CPSC recall 05-201, announced June 21, 2005, covers Tahsin Industrial Ameristep Hang-on Treestands (about 480 units). The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit. Recall contact: call (800) 374-7837, or go to www.tahsinusa.com.
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.
Which products are included?
The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a camouflage-covered seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Tahsin received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation, while using the treestand.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tahsin Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.
- Recall number
- 05-201
- Units
- About 480
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $36 and $50.
Ameristep Hang-on Treestands
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.
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