Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

Recalled June 8, 2006 · CPSC recall 06183 · Full-Body

Hazard

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Units

About 106,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Contact

For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com

Product

Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

Distributed by

Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand, including the harness.

Made in

China

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