CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 20, 2012

Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20-inch black center stick with tree cleats and fold-out steps on each end. A black and burnt orange-colored rope fastened by a cam cleat secures the stick to the tree. The tree cleats have single metal tabs or posts. Model number 70401 or 70404 is printed on the packaging. The climbing sticks were sold individually or in packs of four.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.

Contact Information

Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's and other hunting and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $50 when sold individually and $160 when sold in a pack of four.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.
Manufacturer
Classic Asia Group, of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13078

Product Information

Product Name
Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks
Product Type
Hunting Accessories
Number of Units
About 1,500
Manufacturer Name
Classic Asia Group, of China
Imported By
Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 366-8339
Website www.gomuddy.com
Full Contact Information

Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.