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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

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

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2012
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Summary

Muddy Outdoors is recalling about 1,500 tree climbing sticks because they can break during use. The recalled products are 20-inch black sticks featuring tree cleats with single metal posts and a black and burnt orange rope. While no injuries have been reported, the company has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. These items were sold at major retailers like Bass Pro and Dick's Sporting Goods between July 2012 and October 2012. Consumers should stop using the sticks immediately and return them for a full refund or a free replacement.

Risk

The climbing sticks can break while a user is climbing a tree, potentially causing the user to fall from a significant height. This defect poses a serious risk of severe injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks.
  2. Check your product packaging for model number 70401 or 70404 to see if it is affected.
  3. Identify the affected sticks by looking at the rope and the metal tree cleats; recalled sticks have a black and burnt orange-colored rope and tree cleats with single metal posts.
  4. Return the recalled climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors to receive a full refund or a free replacement product.
  5. Contact Muddy Outdoors toll-free at 877-366-8339 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.gomuddy.com for more information.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace, Refund

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

Contact: Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks
Model:
70401
70404
Date Ranges: July 2012 - October 2012

Product Images

Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks

Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks

Muddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleats

Muddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleats

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13078
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Classic Asia Group, of China
Sold By: Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's and other hunting and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $50 when sold individually and $160 when sold in a pack of four.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa
Contact: Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 13, 2015

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