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CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 6, 2004
Recalled hunting tree stand
Recalled hunting tree stand
Recalled hunting tree stand showing location of mounting bracket
Recalled hunting tree stand showing location of mounting bracket

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

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.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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