CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-07-06 · 04173
Hazards
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
Recall
Number
04173
Date
2004-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide, beginning in January 1998, for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 though July 2001.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.