CPSCJanuary 27, 2004

CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree

CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers

Why was CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree recalled?

The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement. Contact: Contact BBK at (800) 457-6886 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to their website at www.bbkhuntingsystems.com

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
BBK 10010 Tree Climbers
Company
BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Quantity
630
Sold at
Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers, between August 2003 and October 2003, for about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site: www.bbkhuntingsystems.com
Recall date
January 27, 2004
Incidents / injuries
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBK's name, address, and phone number printed on it.

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