Alliance Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 21022 · Nov 4, 2020 · Alliance Outdoor Products
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21022
- Date
- Nov 4, 2020
- Company
- Alliance Outdoor Products
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Climbing treestands
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2017 model year X-Stand Climbing Treestand Silent Adrenaline XSCT334 and Apache XSCT355. The model is identified on the box and in the instruction manual. They are made from lightweight aluminum, have a black nylon netting seat and padded arm rests and seat bar. The weight capacity is 300 pounds. Treestands with a batch number located on the metal plate riveted to the stand that ends in "17" are included in the recall. Model# Name Batch Number XSCT334 Silent Adrenaline 5X-1017 5X-1517 XSCT355 Apache 5X-5317 The UPC code for the recalled stands is 816153011219 (Silent Adrenaline) and 816153011677 (Apache). The UPC code is located on the box.
What can happen
The cable assemblies on the treestand can separate due to corrosion, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing treestands and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the treestand's cable separating, resulting in two injuries involving fractures.
- Sold at
- Sportsman's Guide stores (Silent Adrenaline treestands) and sporting goods stores (Apache treestands) nationwide and online at www.sportsmansguide.com and www.x-stand.com from May 2017 through December 2018 for between $200 and $230.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled climbing treestands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing treestands and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
What is the hazard?
The cable assemblies on the treestand can separate due to corrosion, posing a fall hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.