Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
Product Description & Identification
Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.
Affected Products
Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Treestands-Recalled-by-Gander-Mountain-Company-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10036/10036a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Treestand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10036/10036b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled large steel hang-on With foot rest treestand box |
| Images › 3 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10036/10036c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled steel hang-on With foot rest treestand box |
| Hazards › Name | The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground. |
| Injuries › Name | Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm. |
| Products › Name | Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands |
| Products › Type | Tree Stands (Hunting) |
| Products › Category I D | 68312 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 36 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit. |
| Importers › Name | Gander Mountain Company, of St. Paul, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80. |
| Recall Date | 2009-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge. |
| Recall Number | 10036 |
| Manufacturers › Name | StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Gander Mountain at (888)-542-6337 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m and Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.gandermountain.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |