Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 19, 2010 · CPSC recall 10236 · Primal Vantage

Hazard

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the tree steps immediately. They should contact Primal Vantage for details on how to obtain a full refund. Consumers are asked not to return the product to retail stores as refunds can only be provided by Primal Vantage.

Units

About 40,000

Incidents / injuries

Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

Description

Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08", which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step denoting the year of manufacture.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Primal Vantage toll free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.treestandcustomerservice.com to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on your tree step.

Product

Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps

Manufacturer(s)

Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.

Retailers

The product was sold from April 2008 through November 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide as a 3-step package in model 105 or as a single step in model 155.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →