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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 28, 2010Serious
Summit Treestands Hunting Tree Stand Brackets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Summit Treestands at (800) 241-5559 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.summitstands.com
The product
This recall involves Talon Raptor brackets/straps and Cabelas Realtree series hang-on tree stands with the Talon brackets/straps. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads "Treestand Strap Assembly." Tree stands involved in this recall have the following model numbers: rsEagle 82044, rsOsprey 82041, rsFalcon 82042, rsHawk 82043 and Cabelas Realtree Outfitters Series Hawk Deluxe 81509. Model information is printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,800
- Recall date
- January 28, 2010
- Brand
- Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.
Hunting stores and in catalogs nationwide from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $25 for the bracket only, for between $130 and $180 for the tree stand.
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: “Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard”
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