CPSC Recall in 2010: Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-101

Date: January 06, 2010

Product Name: Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step

Recall Description:

Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step.

Hazard Description:

The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 16,000

Incidents:

Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

Sold At:

The product was sold in 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide as a 3-step package in model 105 or as a single step in model 155.

Manufactured In:

China