Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
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. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08", which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step denoting the year of manufacture. [Learn More]
About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units. units were affected by this recall.
Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
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Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 10/27/2010 |
| Recall ID | 494 |
| Recall Number | 11024 |
| Product Type | Tree Stands (Hunting) |
| Hazard | The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries | Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 07/08/2016 |
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