Safety regulator, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
Recall 04173 · Jul 6, 2004 · Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc.
78,000
units affected
78,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04173
- Date
- Jul 6, 2004
- Company
- Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc.
- Units affected
- 78,000
- Product
- Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.
What can happen
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
The fix
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.
- Sold at
- Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide, beginning in January 1998, for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 though July 2001.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled big foot series and lite foot series hunting tree stands?
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
What is the hazard?
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
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.