Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
Why was Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard recalled?
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness. Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.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
- Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands
- Company
- Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 106,000
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand, including the harness.
- Recall date
- June 8, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.