Summit Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-11-30 · 17041
Hazards
A weld in the treestand's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
17041
Date
2016-11-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Climbing treestands
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods stores nationwide during August 2016 for about $360.
Distributor(s)
Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Summit Treestands Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands used for hunting. The treestands have a metal frame, a suspended foam-padded seat in a camouflage pattern material and weighs about 20 pounds. The seat platform on the stand measures about 38 inches long by 22 inches wide and the foot platform on the stand measures 36 inches long by 20 inches wide. The recalled stand can be distinguished from other models by the size of the platform and by a bar that encircles the user and folds down flat for packing. The model also includes folding stirrups.