Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-10-27 · 11024
Hazards
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
11024
Date
2010-10-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.