CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
USCPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
Recalling Firm: Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Rivers-EdgeArdisam-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Tree-Stands- |
| Title | CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tree-stand.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled hunting tree stand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tree-stand-strap.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled hunting tree stand showing location of mounting bracket |
| Hazards › Name | If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground. |
| Injuries › Name | Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones. |
| Products › Name | Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 78,000 |
| Recall I D | 2647 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide, beginning in January 1998, for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 though July 2001. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04173 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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