CPSC recall 03-027, announced October 30, 2002, covers API Outdoors Hunting Treestands (about 9,000 units). A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable. 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 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.
Incidents and injuries
API Outdoors has received two reports of the treestand's cable breaking, including one person who fell from a tree and suffered leg abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- API Outdoors
- Manufacturer
- API Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.
- Recall number
- 03-027
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- 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.
Hunting Treestands
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
Call API Outdoors toll-free at (800) 228-4846 anytime.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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