Treestands

CPSC Recall #07-233 — July 16, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-233
Recall DateJuly 16, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 9,000 treestands, and about 500 replacement pin sets sold separately.
ImporterTSR Inc., of Jay, Fla.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Various hunting supply stores from August 2006 through January 2007. The treestands sold for between $100 and $400
and the replacement pin sets sold for between $10 and $14.

Product

Treestands

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), TSR Inc., of Jay, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 treestands, and about 500 replacement pin sets sold separately. The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.Name of Product: TreestandsUnits: About 9,000 treestands, and about 500 replacement pin sets sold separately.Importer/Distributor: TSR Inc., of Jay, Fla.Hazard: The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.Incidents/Injuries: TSR has received five reports of pins coming out of the treestand, including four injuries from falls.Description: The recall involves locking pins, which secure the cables that connect the treestand to a tree. The pins were sold with the 2006 Ol' Man Treestands, including the MV-MO (Multi-Vision), GMV-MO (Grand Multi-Vision), OMDX-MO (Original XX), GOMDX-MO (Grand XX), AMVP-MO (Multi Vision Pro), AGMVP-MO (Grand Multi-Vision Pro), AOMP-MO (Ol' Man Pro), and AGOMP-MO (Grand Ol' Man Pro). The recalled treestands are stamped on the underside of the teeth plates with "TSR 06" and one of the following date codes: 6018, 6019, 6020, 6021, 6022, 6027, 6028, 6029, 6030, 6032, 6033, 6034, 6035, 6036, 6037, or 6041. The recall also includes the 2006 Ol' Man Replacement Pin Sets, model PL. No other models or parts are included in this recall.Sold at: Various hunting supply stores from August 2006 through January 2007. The treestands sold for between $100 and $400, and the replacement pin sets sold for between $10 and $14.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and pins immediately and contact TSR for free replacement pins.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call TSR at 888-656-2606 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.olmanoutdoors.com, or e-mail at [email protected].

Hazard

The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall.

Incidents & Injuries

TSR has received five reports of pins coming out of the treestand, including four injuries from falls.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and pins immediately and contact TSR for free replacement pins.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

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