Official recall notice
CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats
- Recall date
- 2000-09-11
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 54,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.
Product description
The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR. A yellow and black label with the product name and model number, along with the API Outdoors logo and toll-free number is located on the treestand platform. These treestands have non-slip safety straps and a safety belt. The Bobcat Treeseat with model number AL910 also is part of this recall. A label on the attachment belt below the seat reads, "The Alum-I-Lite Bobcat Treeseat, Model AL-910." The seats with the treestands and treeseats are covered with camouflage fabric.
Reported incidents
CPSC and API Outdoors are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.