The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06167·Announced 2006-05-18

Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard

Primal Vantage Company is recalling Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter hang-on tree stands because the j-hook attachment can fail, posing a risk of serious injury or death from falls.

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 (tree stand collapse) where serious injury or death is possible, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Primal Vantage Company Inc. is recalling approximately 6,700 units of the Ameristep Patriot (Model 7300) and Outfitter (Model 7310) hang-on tree stands. The recall is due to a defect in the j-hook attachment of the tree strap, which can fail and cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.

The company has received three reports of j-hook failures, but no injuries have been reported. The affected products are fixed-position, strap-on tree stands sold at hunting and outdoor stores nationwide, by web retailers, and in catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands themselves but can be found on the packaging. The UPC for the Model 7300 is 769524703001, and the UPC for the Model 7310 is 769524703100.

Consumers should stop using these tree stands immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service Department to receive a free repair kit. The kit consists of a bracket system and double hook tree strap, along with instructions for installation. Customers can reach Ameristep Customer Service at (800) 374-7837 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands
Manufacturer
Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
6,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 769524703001
  • 769524703100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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