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Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands with Brackets/Straps
- Starting date:
- February 3, 2010
- Posting date:
- February 3, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002213
Affected products
Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands with Brackets/Straps
Product description
This recall involves Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands with Brackets/Straps by Summit Treestands. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads "Treestand Strap Assembly".
The tree stands can be identified by the following model numbers and UPC:
- Osprey RS 82041 (UPC 7 1694382041 3)
- Falcon RS 82042 (UPC 7 1694382042 0)
- Hawk RS 82043 (UPC 7 1694382043 7)
- Eagle RS 82044 (UPC 7 1694382044 4).
Model information is printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.
Hazard identified
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The firm in the United States has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these tree stands.
Number sold
Approximately 66 of the recalled tree stands were sold at retail stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2009 to August 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Summit Treestands LLC
Decatur
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
For more information, consumers may contact Summit Treestands at 1-800-241-5559 anytime, or visit the Summit Treestands website.