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

Reported: October 27, 2010 Initiated: October 27, 2010 #11024

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units.
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Primal-Vantage-Expands-Recall-of-Plastic-Tree-Steps-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.. Units affected: About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11024.

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