Recall 03-027, published October 30, 2002
API Outdoors Hunting Treestands
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
GS3800BMThe treestands have an olive green frame, camo seats and seatbacks with black nylon cinch straps, and a yellow "WARNING" or "DANGER" label that reads in part, "Safety Restraint Must Be Used At All Times."
Which products are included?
The recalled treestands have the following brand names and model numbers: API Hi-Point Cable Cat Climbing Treestand, Model #CC501 and API Buckmaster Grand Slam Climbing Treestand, Model #GS3800BM. The treestands have an olive green frame, camo seats and seatbacks with black nylon cinch straps, and a yellow "WARNING" or "DANGER" label that reads in part, "Safety Restraint Must Be Used At All Times."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable.
- Brand
- API Outdoors
- Recall published
- October 30, 2002
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 9,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Retailers and distributors nationwide, including Wal-Mart, sold the Cable Cat treestands through mid-October 2002, for about $180 and Cabela's stores nationwide sold the Buckmaster treestands through mid-October 2002, for about $230.
