Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.

Recall #: 13078
Affected scope: About 1,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Classic Asia Group, of China recalled The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20….

Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death was recalled by Classic Asia Group, of China in December 20, 2012. Reason: The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to M…. Verify recall #13078 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Classic Asia Group, of China issued this CPSC recall-The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users..

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agency class: December 20, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13078 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20-inch black center stick with tree cleats and fold-out steps on each end. A black and burnt orange-colored rope fastened by a cam cleat secures the stick to the tree. The tree cleats have single metal tabs or posts. Model number 70401 or 70404 is printed on the packaging. The climbing sticks were sold individually or in packs of four.

Reason for recall

The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13078
Date reported	December 20, 2012
Date initiated	December 20, 2012
Recalling firm	Classic Asia Group, of China
Affected scope	About 1,500
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 immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free rep…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13078.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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