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Xtreme Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury

  • Recalled XOP climbing stick attached to tree (sand ripple green color)
  • Recalled XOP climbing sticks (4-Pack)
  • Recalled XOP climbing stick (sand ripple green color)
Name of Product:
Climbing Sticks
Hazard:

The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 06, 2019
Units:
About 1,165
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

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.   

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

XOP has received two reports of injuries, including scrapes and bruises, a fractured foot and ribs.

Sold At:
Webb’s Sporting Goods and TrailCam stores nationwide, Scheel’s in Omaha, Neb. and Overland Park, Kan., and online at XOPoutdoors.com from November 2018 through December 2018 for about $170.
Importer(s):

Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP), of Dubuque, Iowa

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
19-134
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