Recall 00-179, published September 11, 2000
API Outdoors Treestands and treeseats
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
AL100MRThe treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR.
Which products are included?
The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR. A yellow and black label with the product name and model number, along with the API Outdoors logo and toll-free number is located on the treestand platform. These treestands have non-slip safety straps and a safety belt. The Bobcat Treeseat with model number AL910 also is part of this recall. A label on the attachment belt below the seat reads, "The Alum-I-Lite Bobcat Treeseat, Model AL-910." The seats with the treestands and treeseats are covered with camouflage fabric.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.
- Brand
- API Outdoors
- Recall published
- September 11, 2000
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 54,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Hunting supply stores and catalogs nationwide sold the treestands and treeseats, from January 1999 through August 2000. Prices for the treestands were between $60 and $90, and prices for the treeseats were between $30 and $40.
