Hunting Tree Stands Recalled by Ol' Man Treestands

Tree Stands for Hunters

Date of Recall

2004-01-05

CPSC Release Number

04-530

Manufactured In

China.

Units

1,775

Manufacturer

Ol' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.

Sold By

Hunting supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for between $160 and $270.

Problem/Hazard

A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.

Injuries/Incidents

Ol' Man Treestands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries.

Description

The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these treestands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available.

Consumer Contact

The company is out of business and cannot be contacted.

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