Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16013 · Oct 20, 2015 · Global Manufacturing Company
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16013
- Date
- Oct 20, 2015
- Company
- Global Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- Climbing tree stands
- Product type
- Tree Stands (Hunting)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A (The Marksman) with batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614. The climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The light green metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. They have a nylon netted seat without a 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
- Global Manufacturing Company has received one report of the cable assembly releasing; which resulted in a broken vertebra, fractured rib and sprained shoulder.
- Sold at
- Menards and Rogers Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $140 and $180.
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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.