Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 22, 2021
Big Game Treestands 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Recall: Fall and Injury Hazard
Recall of Big Game Treestands 2021 model The Captain Hang-on Treestands (batch 2M-0121) due to risk of fall and injury from slipping cables. Consumers must stop using and contact for replacement cables or refund.
Big Game Treestands is recalling a specific batch of 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands (model BGM-FP0050, batch 2M-0121) because the plastic-coated cables can slip, causing the platform to release and leading to falls or injuries. This recall affects hunters who use these treestands for elevated hunting positions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2712-big-game-treestands-2021-the-captain-hang-on-treestands-recall.
“Big Game Treestands 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Recall: Fall and Injury Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2712-big-game-treestands-2021-the-captain-hang-on-treestands-recall. Based on CPSC recall #9191 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Big-Game-Treestands-Recalls-2021-The-Captain-Hang-on-Treestands-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards).
Big Game Treestands recalled 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands due to fall and injury hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The agency announced the recall on December 22, 2021. Owners should stop using the treestands and contact the company for replacement cables or a refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Big Game Treestands
Product: The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 model)
Model number: BGM-FP0050
Serial/batch number: 2M-0121
Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, Simpson Plaza Hardware, The Co-Op, R & L Archery, Keystone Country Store, Thruway Sports # 27 and Overland Park Scheels from August 2021 through October 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the consumer.
The hazard
The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users. GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-08-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number BGM-FP0050 on the product box or instruction manual. The batch number 2M-0121 is stamped on a metal plate attached to the frame support. The treestands are black with a flip-back seat and foot rest.
Brand
Big Game Treestands
Product
The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled treestands to prevent falls and injuries.
Contact for Replacement Cables
Contact Big Game Treestands to receive replacement cables or a full refund for the treestand.
Mail for Refund
If choosing a refund, mail the entire treestand back using a pre-paid label provided by Big Game Treestands.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the consumer.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Nationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Big Game Treestands
We’ve drafted a message you can send Big Game Treestands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9191 — Big Game Treestands 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Recall: Fall and Injury Hazard
Hello,
I own a Big Game Treestands 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Recall: Fall and Injury Hazard that is covered by recall 9191 from Big Game Treestands.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the consumer.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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