Ol' Man Treestands Recalled by TSR Inc.; Locking Pins Can Unexpectedly Fall Out, Posing a Fall Hazard
Recall 07233 · Jul 17, 2007 · TSR Inc.
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07233
- Date
- Jul 17, 2007
- Company
- TSR Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Treestands
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves locking pins, which secure the cables that connect the treestand to a tree. The pins were sold with the 2006 Ol' Man Treestands, including the MV-MO (Multi-Vision), GMV-MO (Grand Multi-Vision), OMDX-MO (Original XX), GOMDX-MO (Grand XX), AMVP-MO (Multi Vision Pro), AGMVP-MO (Grand Multi-Vision Pro), AOMP-MO (Ol' Man Pro), and AGOMP-MO (Grand Ol' Man Pro). The recalled treestands are stamped on the underside of the teeth plates with "TSR 06" and one of the following date codes: 6018, 6019, 6020, 6021, 6022, 6027, 6028, 6029, 6030, 6032, 6033, 6034, 6035, 6036, 6037, or 6041. The recall also includes the 2006 Ol' Man Replacement Pin Sets, model PL. No other models or parts are included in this recall.
What can happen
The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and pins immediately and contact TSR for free replacement pins.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TSR has received five reports of pins coming out of the treestand, including four injuries from falls.
- Sold at
- Various hunting supply stores from August 2006 through January 2007. The treestands sold for between $100 and $400, and the replacement pin sets sold for between $10 and $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled treestands?
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and pins immediately and contact TSR for free replacement pins.
What is the hazard?
The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.
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.