CPSC2001-12-19
CPSC, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
Game Tracker Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Hazard
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers should return the product to the company, by writing to: The Game Tracker Inc., Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, PO Box 380, 3475 Eastman Dr., Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will provide a free repair of the climbing sticks and a free replacement for the tree steps.
Sold at
Hunting supply stores and catalogs nationwide sold these climbing sticks and tree steps, from February 1999 through September 2001, for between $7 and $100.
Affected count
25,000
Injuries reported
Game Tracker and CPSC have received 16 reports of buckles failing, including one hunter who suffered a partial finger amputation and five others who suffered cuts, sprains, and bruises.
Products
Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call the company at (800) 241-4833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.thegametracker.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Game-Tracker-Announce-Recall-of-Climbing-Sticks-and-Tree-StepsDon't want to check this manually?
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