Summit Treestands Recalls Hunters' Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13015 · announced October 23, 2012 · Summit Treestands · 2,900 units affected
The product
The recalled hunters' tree stands have the following names and item numbers: Crush Series Perch, number 82069; Crush Series Stoop, number 82070; and Crush Series Ledge number 82071. The tree stands include the main stand platform and seat with a green cinch strap and a tan tree stand hanging strap assembly, which consists of one nylon strap with a hook and an adjustment portion with a metal buckle and a matching nylon tab and a hook. This hanging strap assembly has the recalled item numbers printed on the safety label attached near the buckle.
The hazard
The tree stand's hanging strap assembly could dislodge from the tree stand or fail to restrain or hold properly on the tree, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and contact Summit Treestands to receive a free replacement hanging strap assembly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Hunting stores and in catalogs such as Bass Pro Shops and others nationwide from July 2012 through August 2012 for between $70 to $100.
Consumer contact: Summit Treestands, LLC, toll free at (855)373-9808, anytime or website www.summitstands.com click on the Recall icon for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.