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Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 28, 2010
Picture of Recalled tree stand
Picture of Recalled tree stand

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Summit Treestands at (800) 241-5559 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.summitstands.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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