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Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 28, 2010 · CPSC recall 10126 · Summit Treestands

Picture of Recalled tree stand
Hazard
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
Units
About 6,800
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.

Description

This recall involves Talon Raptor brackets/straps and Cabelas Realtree series hang-on tree stands with the Talon brackets/straps. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads "Treestand Strap Assembly." Tree stands involved in this recall have the following model numbers: rsEagle 82044, rsOsprey 82041, rsFalcon 82042, rsHawk 82043 and Cabelas Realtree Outfitters Series Hawk Deluxe 81509. Model information is printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.

Contact

For additional information, contact Summit Treestands at (800) 241-5559 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.summitstands.com

Product
Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps
Manufacturer(s)
Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
Retailers
Hunting stores and in catalogs nationwide from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $25 for the bracket only, for between $130 and $180 for the tree stand.
Made in
United States

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

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