Product Recall Number: 01-229
Why was Hunter's View Tree Stand recalled?
The cables on these stands can break, causing the tree stand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 01-229
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-09-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Hunter's View Tree Stand
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill., is voluntarily Recalling about 30,000 tree stands used by hunters. The cables on these stands can break, causing the tree stand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide sold the tree stands from March 2001 through August 2001 for between $50 and $150.Consumers should stop using the tree stands immediately and contact Hunter's View for a free repair.
Hazard Description: The cables on these stands can break, causing the tree stand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 30,000
Incidents: Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the tree stands immediately and contact Hunter's View for a free repair.Update: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold At: Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide sold the tree stands from March 2001 through August 2001 for between $50 and $150.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed