The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10236·Announced 2010-05-19

Primal Vantage Recalls Ameristep Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Primal Vantage is recalling about 40,000 Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps because the plastic portion can break, posing a fall hazard to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where minor injuries (bruises and cuts) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Primal Vantage Co., Inc. is recalling approximately 40,000 units of Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps, models 105 and 155. The product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle, used to climb a tree for hunting from an elevated position. The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

The recalled steps were sold from April 2008 through November 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08" stamped on the plastic portion of the step, denoting the year of manufacture. Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps
Manufacturer
Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
40,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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