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Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 14, 2010
Recalled climbing stick
Recalled climbing stick

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Hazard

Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC has received two reports of bolts breaking on a climbing stick. No reports of injuries.

Product description

The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20-inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4-pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number are printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locks.

Sold on

Directly from Muddy Outdoors via Internet/telephone sales and other outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304).

Contact the company

For additional information contact Muddy Outdoors toll-free at (877) 366-8339 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gomuddy.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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