The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05147·Announced 2005-04-05

Hunter's View Recalls Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands

Hunter's View is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands because they could fail, causing falls and serious injuries or death.

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 where the hazard is serious injury or death, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill., is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands. These 2004 model year Fall Arrest Systems have model number 3333 and Model Year 2004 written on a white label attached to the harness or the tree strap. The harnesses were included with various Hunters View and Comfort Zone brand tree stands.

The recall is being issued because the harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. No injuries have been reported to date.

The affected products were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $100 and $300. Because the firm is no longer in business, a remedy is not available. Consumers should discard this product and may call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands
Manufacturer
Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
500,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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