The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13018·Announced 2012-10-24

Rivers Edge Recalls Hunter Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Rivers Edge is recalling about 14,000 hunter tree stands because snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the stand and user to fall.

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 injury has been reported (broken toe, lacerated hand), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. is recalling approximately 14,000 Big Foot, Lite Foot, and Baby Big Foot tree stands used for bow and rifle hunting. The recall is due to a defect in the snap-hook assemblies, which can fail and cause the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.

The recalled products are made of metal with a dark gray finish, black nylon straps with white stitching, and camouflage and black seats featuring a yellow Rivers Edge logo. Affected models include the Big Foot (RE500), Big Foot XL (RE501), Lite Foot (RE503), Baby Big Foot (RE504), Big Foot with Footrest (RE506), Big Foot XL with Footrest (RE507), Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks (RE510), and Big Foot XL Lounger (RE511). These specific units have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook.

Rivers Edge has received three reports of snap-hook assembly failures. One incident resulted in minor injuries including bumps, bruises, and soreness, while another resulted in a broken toe and a lacerated hand. The stands were sold at Blain's Farm and Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm and Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports, and other sporting goods stores nationwide from May 1, 2012, to September 1, 2012, for between $39 and $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly. Contact information is available toll-free at (866) 527-9690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tree Stands for Hunters
Manufacturer
Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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