CPSC recall 15-063, announced January 22, 2015, covers Primal Vantage Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands (about 1,000 units). The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 972-6168, or go to www.primalvantage.com.
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They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two 2014 models of hang-on tree stands used by hunters. They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6. The date code is stamped on the back of the tree stand's aluminum seat frame. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the instruction manual. "Hyde" is printed in red on the vertical aluminum bar between the seat and the foot platform.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Primal Vantage has received six reports of the tree stand's aluminum platform breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Primal Vantage
- Manufacturer
- Primal Vantage Co., of Bernardsville, N.J.
- Recall number
- 15-063
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $220 and $250.
Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands
CPSC product type: Tree Stands (Hunting)
Recall contact information
Primal Vantage toll-free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.primalvantage.com and click on "For Hyde Recall Click Here" on the homepage or go to the Customer Service tab for more information.
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