Climbing tree stands recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

October 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16013

Brand / firm

Global Manufacturing Company, of Windom, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Menards and Rogers Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $140 and $180.

Why it was recalled

The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A (The Marksman) with batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614. The climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The light green metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. They have a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.