CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
Recalled July 6, 2004 · CPSC recall 04173 · Rivers Edge/Ardisam
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.
Units
About 78,000
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Contact
Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com
Product
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
Manufacturer(s)
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Retailers
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.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →