CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."
Affected Products
Hunter's View Tree Stand
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hunters-View-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Hunting-Treestands |
| Title | CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tree-stand.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Hunter's View Tree Stand |
| Hazards › Name | The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Hunter's View Tree Stand |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 1148 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Retailers › Name | Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide, sold the treestands, from March 2001 through August 2001, for between $50 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2001-09-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440." |
| Recall Number | 01229 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-01T00:00:00 |