Ameristep · Recalled
Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
- Units
- About 6,700
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $130–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves two models of tree stands: the Ameristep Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on tree stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is 769524703001. The UPC number of model 7310 is 769524703100. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands, but can be found on the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150.
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Ameristep Inc., of Clio, Mich., Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Incident log
Primal Vantage Company Inc. has received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Please contact Ameristep Customer Service Department to receive a free repair kit, consisting of a bracket system and double hook tree strap, along with instructions for installation.
Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800)374-7837 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 18 2006; last revised JUN 14 2024.
