CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2001
CPSC, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich. recalled The recalled Gorilla Ultralite Climbing Sticks, model number 3163, have the serial number….
CPSC, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps was recalled by Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich. in December 19, 2001. Reason: The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers s…. Verify recall #02070 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters..
- None
- agency class
- 25K units
- affected scope
- December 19, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02070 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled Gorilla Ultralite Climbing Sticks, model number 3163, have the serial numbers 040501, 050501, and 060801 printed on the main brace of the stick. The climbing sticks come in three to a package, are gray in color, have black swivel fold down foot pegs, and a black strap and buckle system. The recalled Strap-on Tree Steps, model numbers 3152 and 3153, have serial number 2899 stamped on the side of the metal step. The tree steps have a black strap, with a metal J hook, black buckle, and a metal step.
Reason for recall
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers should return the product to the company, by writing to: The Game Tracker Inc., Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, PO Box 380, 3475 Eastman Dr., Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will provide a free repair of the climbing sticks and a free replacement for the tree steps.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02070 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich. |
| Affected scope | 25,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers should return the product to the company,…
- Check the recall number (02070) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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