The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·04137·Announced 2004-05-18

CESSO Recalls Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers Due to Fall Risk

CESSO, LLC is recalling 15,000 Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers because a cracked tube or bent bolt can cause users to lose balance and fall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a product used at height, with three reported consumer injuries associated with leveler failure, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

CESSO, LLC is recalling approximately 15,000 Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers. These levelers are designed to be installed beneath the "Tree Lounge" tree stand to level the platform as the diameter of the tree changes during ascent or descent. The levelers are powder-coated green and feature a T-handle screw that spreads or contracts two tubes.

The recall is being issued because if the "Tree Lounge" is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. Additionally, if the leveler is installed beneath the stand, the bolts attaching the leveler to the "Tree Lounge" can bend or begin to pull through the leveler. In either circumstance, users can lose their balance and possibly fall. CESSO has received three reports of consumer injury associated with leveler failure.

The levelers were sold nationwide through the firm's website, mail-order catalogue, and outdoor specialty stores from January 2001 through December 2003 for about $70. Consumers should return their levelers to CESSO, LLC for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call CESSO, LLC at (800) 808-1541 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Tree Lounge Tree Stand Levelers
Manufacturer
CESSO, LLC, of Cumming, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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