Product Recall Number: 07-160
Why was Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands and Harnesses Provided as Replacements recalled?
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
Product Recall Number: 07-160
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands and Harnesses Provided as Replacements
Description: The recall involves all 2004 and 2005 model year Fall Arrest Systems (FAS), or harnesses with "Model Year 2004" or "Model Year 2005" printed on a white Hunter's View label attached to the harness or the tree strap. The recall includes all model number harnesses sold during these years. The recall also includes replacement harnesses provided to consumers as a result of the previous recall.
Hazard Description: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose
Units: About 200,000 additional harnesses (This recall was first announced in April 2005)
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Firm is no longer in business. Remedy is not available. Discard this product.
Sold At: Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $30 and $300.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed