Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1276.
The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20-inch black center stick with tree cleats and fold-out steps on each end. A black and burnt orange-colored rope fastened by a cam cleat secures the stick to the tree. The tree cleats have single metal tabs or posts. Model number 70401 or 70404 is printed on the packaging. The climbing sticks were sold individually or in packs of four.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1276.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's And Other Hunting And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through October 2012 For About $50 When Sold Individually And $160 When Sold In A Pack Of Four. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1276.
Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.
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Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's And Other Hunting And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through October 2012 For About $50 When Sold Individually And $160 When Sold In A Pack Of Four. Recall FAQ
Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's And Other Hunting And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2012 Through October 2012 For About $50 When Sold Individually And $160 When Sold In A Pack Of Four. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death. The notice was published on December 20, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,500 units are potentially affected.