CPSC2004-07-06
CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 78,000
Injuries reported
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
Consumer contact
Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Rivers-EdgeArdisam-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Tree-Stands-Don't want to check this manually?
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