CPSC Recall in 2021: Big Game Treestands Recalls 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 22-034
Date: December 22, 2021
Product Name: The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)
Recall Description:

This recall involves a certain batch of Big Game Treestands 2021 model year The Captain Hang-on Treestands, model BGM-FP0050 with serial/batch number 2M-0121 only. This is a Hang-on style treestand used to hunt from elevation. It is black in color with a flip back seat imprinted with the name “Big Game Treestands” and a foot rest. The model is identified on the product box and in the product instruction manual. Serial/Batch number “2M-0121” is located on a metal plate riveted to the frame support. 

Hazard Description:

The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 1,030
Incidents:

GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Nationwide at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt’s # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky’s Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, Simpson Plaza Hardware, The Co-Op, R & L Archery, Keystone Country Store, Thruway Sports # 27 and Overland Park Scheels from August 2021 through October 2021 for between $60 and $80.

Manufactured In:

China