CPSC recall 04-173, announced July 6, 2004, covers Rivers Edge/Ardisam Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands (about 78,000 units). If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation. Recall contact: call (800) 204-7435, or go to www.ardisam.com.
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The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket.
Which products are included?
The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rivers Edge/Ardisam
- Manufacturer
- Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
- Recall number
- 04-173
- Units
- About 78,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide, beginning in January 1998, for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 though July 2001.
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com
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