Moderate Recalled January 7, 2010 About 16,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Fall

The hazard

Fall

Incidents reported: Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

What to do now

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step

Photos: U.S. CPSC