Summit Treestands Hunting Tree Stand Brackets recall: Fall Hazard
Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Summit Treestands Hunting Tree Stand Brackets recalled?
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap. Contact: For additional information, contact Summit Treestands at (800) 241-5559 anytime, or visit their Web site at 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
- Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps
- Company
- Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 6,800
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- January 28, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.