The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16015·Announced 2015-10-21

Innopower Recalls Hawk Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

Innopower is recalling specific Hawk climbing sticks because the folding steps can bend or break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and contact the company for a free replacement.

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 not yet been reported as severe, fitting the High severity criteria for products with potential for harm but only minor injuries reported.

Plain-English summary

Innopower, Inc., owner of the Hawk brand, is recalling certain Hawk climbing sticks because the folding steps can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard. The recall includes 2014 and 2015 Hawk 2085 RAZOR 3PK (32 inches long), the 2085-1 RAZOR 1PK (32 inches long), and the 2015 Hawk 2084 RAZOR SHORTMAX 4PK (20 inches long) and 2084-1 RAZOR SHORTMAX 1PK (20 inches long) climbing sticks. These aluminum sticks have a gray finish and are used to climb trees. Recalled steps are identified by three rectangular holes cut in the bottom, whereas non-recalled steps have circular holes.

The firm has received reports of five incidents of steps breaking. Only minor injuries, including scratches and bruises, have been reported. About 730 units were sold at various sporting goods and archery retailers from June 2014 to August 2015 for between $38 and $130.

Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing sticks and contact Innopower for information on returning the folding steps for a free replacement. Innopower can be reached at 800-916-3115 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.hawkhunting.com, or by mail at 393 List St, Suite B, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

The recalled product

Product
Climbing Sticks
Manufacturer
Innopower, Inc. (owner of the Hawk brand), of Frankenmuth, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
730

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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