CPSC2012-10-24
Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Hazard
The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.
Sold at
Blain's Farm and Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm and Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide from May 1, 2012 to September 1, 2012 for between $39 and $120.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
Rivers Edge has received three reports of incidents of snap-hook assemblies failing; one included minor injuries of bumps, bruises and soreness and one included a broken toe and lacerated hand.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Tree Stands for Hunters
Consumer contact
Rivers Edge; toll-free at (866) 527-9690 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Rivers-Edge-Recalls-Hunters-Tree-Stands-due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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