Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-11-12 · 10036
Hazards
The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.
Recall
Number
10036
Date
2009-11-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La.
Retailer(s)
The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80.
Importer(s)
Gander Mountain Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.