Big Game Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall
Recall 16012 · Oct 20, 2015 · Big Game
12,200
units affected
12,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16012
- Date
- Oct 20, 2015
- Company
- Big Game
- Units affected
- 12,200
- Product
- Climbing tree stands
- Product type
- Tree Stands (Hunting)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves three model year 2014 Big Game climbing tree stands models: CL050 (The Outlook) with batch number 9B-0414, CL100-A (The Cobalt) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514, and CL500-AP (The Fusion) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514. These climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The black metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. The Outlook has a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The Cobalt and The Fusion have a camouflage-print, padded seat with the Big Game logo at the front of the backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.
What can happen
The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Big Game has received one report of the cable assembly releasing which resulted in injuries to the knee, wrist and hip.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's, Menards, Rogers Sporting Goods and Sportsman's Guide stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $130 and $380.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled climbing tree stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.
What is the hazard?
The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, 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.