Primal Vantage Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps

Description: Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2010 Release # 10-101 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 972-6168 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: this recall has been expanded in May 2010 and again in October 2010 Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step Units: About 16,000 Manufacturer: Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J. Hazard: The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. Incidents/Injuries: Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut. 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. 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. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer 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. [Learn More]