CPSC, Ol' Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-05 · 04530
Hazards
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Recall
Number
04530
Date
2004-01-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Tree Stands for Hunters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ol' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.
Retailer(s)
Hunting supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for between $160 and $270.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs. to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.