Hunting Tree Stands Recalled Due to Falls

Summit Treestands LLC of Decatur, Ala. is recalling about 6,800 of its hunting accessories because the products may suddenly come loose, posing a risk of falls and serious injuries.

Talon Hunting Hang-On Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps are involved in the recall announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There have been four reports of the brackets holding the stand in place failing, causing injuries including broken bones, the CPSC said.

This is the second time this month that hunting tree stands have been recalled due to risks of falls. About 16,000 Primal Vantage plastic tree steps were recently recalled after some users complained the steps broke and caused them to suffer falls, bruises, and cuts. The company received five complaints of the steps breaking, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut from falls, the CPSC said.

Several Models of Tree Stands Recalled

The latest recall involves Talon Raptor brackets/straps and Cabelas Realtree series hang-on tree stands with the Talon brackets/straps, the CPSC said. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads “Treestand Strap Assembly.”

The recalled tree stands have the following model numbers: rsEagle 82044, rsOsprey 82041, rsFalcon 82042, rsHawk 82043, and Cabelas Realtree Outfitters Series Hawk Deluxe 81509. The model numbers can be found printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.

The items were sold at hunting stores and in catalogs nationwide from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $25 for the bracket only, for between $130 and $180 for the tree stand. They were manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap, the CPSC said.

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