CPSC2005-06-21
CPSC, Tahsin Industrial Corp. Announce Recall of Treestands
Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.
Hazard
The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.
Sold at
Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $36 and $50.
Affected count
About 480
Injuries reported
Tahsin received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation, while using the treestand.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ameristep Hang-on Treestands
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Tahsin-Industrial-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-TreestandsDon't want to check this manually?
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