CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers
Published: January 27, 2004Recall ID: 04071Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BBK 10010 Tree Climbers
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-BBK-Enterprises-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Tree-Climbers- |
| Title | CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/BBK-tree-climber.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled BBK 10010 Tree Climber |
| Hazards › Name | The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | BBK 10010 Tree Climbers |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 630 |
| Recall I D | 2561 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement. |
| Importers › Name | BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2004-01-27T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04071 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |