CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-173

Date: July 05, 2004

Product Name: Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. is voluntarily recalling about 78,000 Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands. If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.Name of product: Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree standsUnits: About 78,000Manufacturer: Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.Hazard: If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.Incidents/Injuries: Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.Description: The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label affixed to the stand that reads: "Rivers Edge Hunting Products." These tree stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this recall.Sold in: Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide beginning in January 1998 for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 through July 2001.Manufactured in: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.Consumer Contact: Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or visit their website at www.ardisam.com.

Hazard Description:

If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 78,000

Incidents:

Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. has received three reports of consumers falling when their stands detached. Two of these consumers reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.

Sold At:

Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide beginning in January 1998 for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January 1998 through July 2001.

Manufactured In:

United States