Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10126 · Jan 28, 2010 · Summit Treestands
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10126
- Date
- Jan 28, 2010
- Company
- Summit Treestands
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Talon Raptor brackets/straps and Cabelas Realtree series hang-on tree stands with the Talon brackets/straps. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads "Treestand Strap Assembly." Tree stands involved in this recall have the following model numbers: rsEagle 82044, rsOsprey 82041, rsFalcon 82042, rsHawk 82043 and Cabelas Realtree Outfitters Series Hawk Deluxe 81509. Model information is printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.
What can happen
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.
- Sold at
- Hunting stores and in catalogs nationwide from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $25 for the bracket only, for between $130 and $180 for the tree stand.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled talon hunting hang-on tree stands and brackets/straps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
What is the hazard?
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall 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.