Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
Product Description & Identification
The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Full-Body-Safety-Harnesses-Recalled-for-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9829b6891ee24761a047673712de74b0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Harness |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/022f3f6580dc4205bfcb80051f41322c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Harness Label |
| Hazards › Name | The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 106,000 |
| Recall I D | 3291 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand, including the harness. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala. |
| Recall Number | 06183 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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