CPSCGeneral Alert
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
Published: May 18, 2006Recall ID: 06167Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves two models of tree stands: the Ameristep Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on tree stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is 769524703001. The UPC number of model 7310 is 769524703100. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands, but can be found on the packaging.
Affected Products
Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Hunting-Tree-Stands-Recalled-for-Collapse-Hazard |
| Title | Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c5e838208684431fb67377e0ae963eb8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Ameristep Patriot (Model 7300) Hang-On Tree Stand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1de42aa29e5d4f43be376ce24034b429.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Ameristep Outfitter (Model 7310) Hang-On Tree Stand |
| Hazards › Name | The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Primal Vantage Company Inc. has received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,700 |
| Recall I D | 3276 |
| Remedies › Name | Please contact Ameristep Customer Service Department to receive a free repair kit, consisting of a bracket system and double hook tree strap, along with instructions for installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2006-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves two models of tree stands: the Ameristep Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on tree stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is 769524703001. The UPC number of model 7310 is 769524703100. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands, but can be found on the packaging. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 769524703001 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 769524703100 |
| Distributors › Name | Ameristep Inc., of Clio, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 06167 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800)374-7837 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |