Tahsin Industrial Corp. Recall of Treestands

Ameristep Hang-on Treestands.

Date of Recall
2005-06-21

CPSC Release Number
05-201

Manufactured In
China.

Company Phone Number
(800) 374-7837

Units
About 480.

Manufacturer
Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.

Sold By
Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide from July 2004 through June 2005 for between $36 and $50.

Problem/Hazard
The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.

Injuries/Incidents
Tahsin received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation while using the treestand.

Description
The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a camouflage-covered seat.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.

Consumer Contact
Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.

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