Rhino 24-foot Hot Foot Climbing Sticks
CPSC Recall #24-120 — February 15, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 24-120 |
| Recall Date | February 15, 2024 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 8,900 |
| Importer | FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, of Superior, Wisconsin |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Amazon.com |
| Walmart.com and other sporting goods stores nationwide from January 2021 through December 2023 for about $100. |
Product
Rhino 24-foot Hot Foot Climbing Sticks
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.
Hazard
The climbing sticks can break at the weld point, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
FeraDyne has received nine reports of the recalled climbing sticks breaking, resulting in three reports of laceration injuries.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.