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CPSC, Tahsin Industrial Corp. Announce Recall of Treestands

Recalled June 21, 2005 · CPSC recall 05201 · Tahsin Industrial

Recalled Treestand
Hazard
The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.
Units
About 480
Incidents / injuries
Tahsin received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation, while using the treestand.

Description

The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a camouflage-covered seat.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.

Contact

Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.

Product
Ameristep Hang-on Treestands
Manufacturer(s)
Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.
Retailers
Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $36 and $50.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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