CPSC Recall in 2006: Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 106,000 Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands. The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree StandsUnits: About 106,000Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com.

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

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Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

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