Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements
CPSC recall 07160 · announced April 18, 2007 · Hunter's View · 200,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves all 2004 and 2005 model year Fall Arrest Systems (FAS), or harnesses with "Model Year 2004" or "Model Year 2005" printed on a white Hunter's View label attached to the harness or the tree strap. The recall includes all model number harnesses sold during these years. The recall also includes replacement harnesses provided to consumers as a result of the previous recall.
The hazard
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
What to do (per CPSC)
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $30 and $300.
Consumer contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.