CPSC, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-12-19 · 02070
Hazards
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
Recall
Number
02070
Date
2001-12-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Hunting supply stores and catalogs nationwide sold these climbing sticks and tree steps, from February 1999 through September 2001, for between $7 and $100.
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.