Hunter's View Tree Stand
CPSC Recall #01-229 — September 11, 2001
Product
Hunter's View Tree Stand
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hunter's View Ltd., of Peoria, Ill., is voluntarily Recalling about 30,000 tree stands used by hunters. The cables on these stands can break, causing the tree stand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The recalled tree stands weigh between 16 and 22 lbs., are made of aluminum and steel, and have a platform and padded seat cushion. The stands are attached to a tree and provide hunters with an elevated view of potential game. The models involved in the recall are the HVTS-100 Wildcat, HVTS-101 Wildcat with camo seat, HVTS-102 Wildcat Comfort Zone, HVTS-104 Wildcat Swivel Seat, HVTS-300 Big Daddy, HVTS-302 Big Daddy Comfort Zone, HVTS-400 Big Horn Ram, HVTS-402 Hoot Owl, HVTS-500 Timber Ghost, HVATS-3000 Big Daddy Lite, and HVATS-4020 Comfort Zone Swivel Seat. A yellow label on the tree stand reads, "Hunter's View Ltd., 1-888-878-0440."Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide sold the tree stands from March 2001 through August 2001 for between $50 and $150.Consumers should stop using the tree stands immediately and contact Hunter's View for a free repair.
Hazard
The cables on these stands can break, causing the tree stand to fall to the ground, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Hunter's View has not received any reports of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the tree stands immediately and contact Hunter's View for a free repair.Update: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 30,000
Sold At
Hunting and sporting goods stores and catalogs nationwide sold the tree stands from March 2001 through August 2001 for between $50 and $150.