Big Game Treestands Recalls 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 22034 · Dec 22, 2021 · Big Game Treestands
1,030
units affected
1,030
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22034
- Date
- Dec 22, 2021
- Company
- Big Game Treestands
- Units affected
- 1,030
- Product
- The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves a certain batch of Big Game Treestands 2021 model year The Captain Hang-on Treestands, model BGM-FP0050 with serial/batch number 2M-0121 only. This is a Hang-on style treestand used to hunt from elevation. It is black in color with a flip back seat imprinted with the name "Big Game Treestands" and a foot rest. The model is identified on the product box and in the product instruction manual. Serial/Batch number "2M-0121" is located on a metal plate riveted to the frame support.
What can happen
The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, Simpson Plaza Hardware, The Co-Op, R & L...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the captain hang-on treestands (2021 batch #2m-0121)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the.
What is the hazard?
The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
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.