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Product Recall Number: 06-183

Why was Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands recalled?

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands
Here's product recall specific data for Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-183

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-06-07

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 106,000 Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands. The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree StandsUnits: About 106,000Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com.

  • Hazard Description: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 106,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

  • Sold At: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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