CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-27 · 04071
Hazards
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
04071
Date
2004-01-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BBK 10010 Tree Climbers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers, between August 2003 and October 2003, for about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site: www.bbkhuntingsystems.com
Importer(s)
BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBK's name, address, and phone number printed on it.