Official recall notice
CPSC, Hunter's View Ltd. Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands
- Recall date
- 2001-09-12
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 30,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The cables on these stands can break, causing the treestand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recommended action
What to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Product description
The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."
Reported incidents
Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.