# CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-10-30 · 03027 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03027
- **Date:** 2002-10-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Hunting Treestands

## Hazards

A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-API-Outdoors-Announce-Recall-of-Hunting-Treestands-)
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