Xtreme Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury
Fall
The hazard
The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.
Incidents reported: XOP has received two reports of injuries, including scrapes and bruises, a fractured foot and ribs.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP) for a full refund or refund in the form of a store credit.
Contact: XOP toll-free at 877-544-6611 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@xopoutdoors.com or online at www.XOPoutdoors.com and click on “About” for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves XOP climbing sticks used to climb trees. The climbing sticks have XOP and model number XOP-LMO4-SR printed on the box. They were sold in sand ripple green color in a 4-pack. The climbing sticks measure about 36 inches tall and have three climbing steps.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC