Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15063 · Jan 22, 2015 · Primal Vantage Co.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15063
- Date
- Jan 22, 2015
- Company
- Primal Vantage Co.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands
- Product type
- Tree Stands (Hunting)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves two 2014 models of hang-on tree stands used by hunters. They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6. The date code is stamped on the back of the tree stand's aluminum seat frame. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the instruction manual. "Hyde" is printed in red on the vertical aluminum bar between the seat and the foot platform.
What can happen
The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Primal Vantage has received six reports of the tree stand's aluminum platform breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $220 and $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ameristep hyde cliff hanger and sky walker tree stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
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.