CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
CPSC recall 04173 · announced July 6, 2004 · Rivers Edge/ardisam · 78,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.
The hazard
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.
Sold at: Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide, beginning in January 1998, for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 though July 2001.
Consumer contact: Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.