Summit Treestands Recalls Hunters' Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of product: Crush Series: Perch, Stoop and Ledge Treestands for hunters

Hazard: The tree stand's hanging strap assembly could dislodge from the tree stand or fail to restrain or hold properly on the tree, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact:  Summit Treestands, LLC, toll free at (855)375-9808, anytime or website  www.summitstands.com  click on the Recall icon for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,900

Description: The recalled hunters' tree stands have the following names and item numbers: Crush Series Perch, number 82069; Crush Series Stoop, number 82070; and Crush Series Ledge number 82071.  The tree stands include the main stand platform and seat with a green cinch strap and a tan tree stand hanging strap assembly, which consists of one nylon strap with a hook and an adjustment portion with a metal buckle and a matching nylon tab and a hook. This hanging strap assembly has the recalled item numbers printed on the safety label attached near the buckle.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and contact Summit Treestands to receive a free replacement hanging strap assembly.

Sold at: Hunting stores and in catalogs such as Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas and others nationwide from July 2012 through August 2012 for between $70 to $100.

Manufacturer: Summit Treestands, LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Manufactured in: China

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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