Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements
Recall 07160 · Apr 18, 2007 · Hunter's View
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07160
- Date
- Apr 18, 2007
- Company
- Hunter's View
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands and Harnesses Provided as Replacements
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves all 2004 and 2005 model year Fall Arrest Systems (FAS), or harnesses with "Model Year 2004" or "Model Year 2005" printed on a white Hunter's View label attached to the harness or the tree strap. The recall includes all model number harnesses sold during these years. The recall also includes replacement harnesses provided to consumers as a result of the previous recall.
What can happen
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
The fix
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $30 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safety harnesses sold with tree stands and harnesses provided as replacements?
Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
What is the hazard?
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
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.