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Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 22, 2015 · CPSC recall 15063 · Hunters’

Primal Vantage Hyde Cliff Hanger tree standPrimal Vantage Hyde Sky Walker tree stand
Hazard
The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
Primal Vantage has received six reports of the tree stand's aluminum platform breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves two 2014 models of hang-on tree stands used by hunters. They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6. The date code is stamped on the back of the tree stand's aluminum seat frame. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the instruction manual. "Hyde" is printed in red on the vertical aluminum bar between the seat and the foot platform.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.

Contact

Primal Vantage toll-free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.primalvantage.com and click on "For Hyde Recall Click Here" on the homepage or go to the Customer Service tab for more information.

Product
Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands
Manufacturer(s)
Primal Vantage Co., of Bernardsville, N.J.
Retailers
Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $220 and $250.
Made in
China

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

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