CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-10-30 · 03027
Hazards
A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Recall
Number
03027
Date
2002-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hunting Treestands
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
API Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.
Retailer(s)
Retailers and distributors nationwide, including Wal-Mart, sold the Cable Cat treestands through mid-October 2002, for about $180 and Cabela's stores nationwide sold the Buckmaster treestands through mid-October 2002, for about $230.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled treestands have the following brand names and model numbers: API Hi-Point Cable Cat Climbing Treestand, Model #CC501 and API Buckmaster Grand Slam Climbing Treestand, Model #GS3800BM. The treestands have an olive green frame, camo seats and seatbacks with black nylon cinch straps, and a yellow "WARNING" or "DANGER" label that reads in part, "Safety Restraint Must Be Used At All Times."