The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00179·Announced 2000-09-11

API Outdoors Recalls Hunting Treestands and Treeseats Due to Collapse Risk

API Outdoors is recalling about 54,000 hunting treestands and treeseats because the seats can collapse, causing users to fall and suffer injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

API Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., is recalling approximately 54,000 hunting treestands and treeseats. The affected products include the Alum-I-Lok (models AL50, AL100, AL100M), Pro-Lock (models AL050P, AL100MR), and the Bobcat Treeseat (model AL910). These items were sold at hunting supply stores and catalogs nationwide from January 1999 through August 2000. Treestands were priced between $60 and $90, and treeseats between $30 and $40.

The recall is being conducted because the seat of these devices can collapse, which could cause the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury. CPSC and API Outdoors are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately. They should contact API Outdoors toll-free at (800) 228-4846 or write to API Outdoors, 602 Kimbrough Dr., Tallulah, LA 71282, to arrange for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Treestands and treeseats
Manufacturer
API Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
54,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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