CPSCApril 18, 2007

Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold

Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements

Why was Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold recalled?

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.

What should I do if I have this product?

Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product. Contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

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 Tree Stands and Harnesses Provided as Replacements
Company
Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill.
Quantity
About 200,000 additional harnesses (This recall was first announced in April 2005)
Sold at
Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $30 and $300.
Recall date
April 18, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves all 2004 and 2005 model year Fall Arrest Systems (FAS), or harnesses with "Model Year 2004" or "Model Year 2005" printed on a white Hunter's View label attached to the harness or the tree strap. The recall includes all model number harnesses sold during these years. The recall also includes replacement harnesses provided to consumers as a result of the previous recall.

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