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Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: October 27, 2010 Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J. Clothing & Accessories Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units.)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Reason for Recall:
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.

Product Images

Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units.)

Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 11024

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