The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11024·Announced 2010-10-27

Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Primal Vantage is recalling 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 injury has been reported (bruises and cuts), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Primal Vantage Co., Inc. is expanding its recall of Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps due to a fall hazard. The plastic portion of the step can break, which poses a risk of injury to the user. The company has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

The recall includes approximately 40,000 units of the product, specifically those with a "08" date code stamped on the plastic portion. This expansion adds 22,000 units to the previous recall of 17,800 units. The affected models are 105 (3-step package) and 155 (single step), which were sold from April 2008 through November 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide.

Consumers should stop using the tree steps immediately. They should contact Primal Vantage toll-free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday 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.

The recalled product

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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