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Product recall · CPSCOctober 20, 2015Serious
Big Game Tree Stands
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.
Who to contact: Big Game at 800-268-5077 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.biggametreestands.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Big Game P.O. Box 382, Windom, MN 56101.
The product
This recall involves three model year 2014 Big Game climbing tree stands models: CL050 (The Outlook) with batch number 9B-0414, CL100-A (The Cobalt) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514, and CL500-AP (The Fusion) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514. These climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The black metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. The Outlook has a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The Cobalt and The Fusion have a camouflage-print, padded seat with the Big Game logo at the front of the backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 12,200
- Recall date
- October 20, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- BGHA, Inc. dba Big Game, of Windom, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Big Game has received one report of the cable assembly releasing which resulted in injuries to the knee, wrist and hip.
CL050
Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's, Menards, Rogers Sporting Goods and Sportsman's Guide stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $130 and $380.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Big Game Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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