Recall: FeraDyne Outdoors Recalls Rhino Climbing Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

Description: This recall involves Rhino branded 24-foot Hot Foot Climbing Sticks used in game hunting. They have extended tree braces with angled steps in six four-foot stick sections. The model name "RTSL-24" and lot codes are printed on a label attached to the support pole. Lot codes with calendar year 2023 and all previous years are included in this recall. The lot codes have a two-digit year followed by a two-digit month, i.e., 2312xx, 2212xx.

Name of product: Rhino 24-foot Hot Foot Climbing Sticks

Units: About 8,900

Hazard: The climbing sticks can break at the weld point, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and contact FeraDyne to receive a full refund. Consumers can return the recalled product with a FeraDyne-provided prepaid mailer or receive instructions on how to destroy the climbing stick.

Recall date: February 15, 2024

Incidents/Injuries: FeraDyne has received nine reports of the recalled climbing sticks breaking, resulting in three reports of laceration injuries.

Sold At: Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other sporting goods stores nationwide from January 2021 through December 2023 for about $100.

Importers: FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: FeraDyne Outdoors at 800-787-7589 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, email at RTSL24recall@FeraDyne.com, or online at www.RTSL24recall.com or www.feradyne.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall number: 24-120