CPSCSeptember 12, 2001

CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting

CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands

Why was CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting recalled?

The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Hunter's View Tree Stand
Company
Hunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill.
Quantity
About 30,000
Sold at
Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide, sold the treestands, from March 2001 through August 2001, for between $50 and $150.
Recall date
September 12, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."

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