Safety regulator, Ol' Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands
Recall 04530 · Jan 5, 2004 · Ol' Man Treestands
1,775
units affected
1,775
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04530
- Date
- Jan 5, 2004
- Company
- Ol' Man Treestands
- Units affected
- 1,775
- Product
- Tree Stands for Hunters
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs. to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.
What can happen
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these tree stands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ol' Man Treestands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Hunting supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for between $160 and $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tree stands for hunters?
Consumers should stop using these tree stands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
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.