Recall: Xtreme Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury
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.
Name of product: Climbing Sticks
Units: About 1,165
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: 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.
Recall date: June 06, 2019
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.
Importers: Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP), of Dubuque, Iowa
Manufactured in: China
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 number: 19-134