Primal Vantage Plastic Tree Steps recall: Fall Hazard
Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Primal Vantage Plastic Tree Steps recalled?
Fall
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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 to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on your tree step.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
- Company
- Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 16,000
- Sold at
- The product was sold in 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide as a 3-step package in model 105 or as a single step in model 155.
- Recall date
- January 7, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step.