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Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 7, 2010
Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Fall

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.

Incidents & injuries

Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

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. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step.

Sold on

The product was sold in 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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Primal Vantage toll free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.treestandcustomerservice.com to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on your tree step.

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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