Safety regulator, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers
Recall 04071 · Jan 27, 2004 · BBK Enterprises Inc.
630
units affected
630
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04071
- Date
- Jan 27, 2004
- Company
- BBK Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 630
- Product
- BBK 10010 Tree Climbers
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBK's name, address, and phone number printed on it.
What can happen
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers, between August 2003 and October 2003, for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bbk 10010 tree climbers?
Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.
What is the hazard?
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury 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.