Product Recall Number: 04-530
Why was Tree Stands for Hunters recalled?
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Product Recall Number: 04-530
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-01-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Tree Stands for Hunters
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ol’ Man Tree Stands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 1,775 Tree Stands for Hunters. A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. Name of Product: Tree Stands for HuntersUnits: 1,775Manufacturer: Ol' Man Tree Stands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.Hazard: A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.Incidents/Injuries: Ol' Man Tree Stands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries.Description: The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs. to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.Sold At: Hunting supply stores, websites and catalogs nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for between $160 and $270.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these tree stands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.Consumer Contact: The company is out of business and cannot be contacted.
Hazard Description: A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: 1775
Incidents: Ol' Man Tree Stands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries.
Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold At: Hunting supply stores, websites and catalogs nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for between $160 and $270.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Ol' Man Tree Stands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed