Safety regulator, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
Recall 01229 · Sep 12, 2001 · Hunter's View Ltd.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01229
- Date
- Sep 12, 2001
- Company
- Hunter's View Ltd.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Hunter's View Tree Stand
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."
What can happen
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide, sold the treestands, from March 2001 through August 2001, for between $50 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hunter's view tree stand?
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.