CPSC recall 04-530, announced January 5, 2004, covers Ol' Man Treestands Tree Stands for Hunters (1,775 units). A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these tree stands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product.
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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO.
Which products are included?
The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs. to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Incidents and injuries
Ol' Man Treestands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these tree stands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ol' Man Treestands
- Manufacturer
- Ol' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.
- Recall number
- 04-530
- Units
- 1,775
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hunting supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for between $160 and $270.
Tree Stands for Hunters
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
The company is out of business and cannot be contacted.
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