CPSC recall 00-179, announced September 11, 2000, covers API Outdoors Treestands and treeseats (about 54,000 units). The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury. Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 228-4846.
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and API Outdoors are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- API Outdoors
- Manufacturer
- API Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La.
- Recall number
- 00-179
- 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.
Treestands and treeseats
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
Call API Outdoors toll-free at (800) 228-4846, or write to API Outdoors, 602 Kimbrough Dr., Tallulah, LA 71282.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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