Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
Tree Stands for Hunters
Date of Recall
2012-10-24CPSC Release Number
13-018Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 527-9690Units
About 14,000Importer
Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.Sold By
Blain’s Farm and Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln – Farm & Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide from May 1, 2012 to September 1, 2012 for between $39 and $120.Problem/Hazard
The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.Injuries/Incidents
Rivers Edge has received three reports of incidents of snap-hook assemblies failing; one included minor injuries of bumps, bruises and soreness and one included a broken toe and lacerated hand.Description
The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date ?2012? on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an ?X? stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled:| Model Name | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Big Foot | RE500 |
| Big Foot XL | RE501 |
| Lite Foot | RE503 |
| Baby Big Foot | RE504 |
| Big Foot with Footrest | RE506 |
| Big Foot XL with Footrest | RE507 |
| Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks | RE510 |
| Big Foot XL Lounger | RE511 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.Consumer Contact
Rivers Edge; toll-free at (866) 527-9690 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com for more information.Recall Comments
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