The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17041·Announced 2016-11-30

Summit Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Frame Weld Failure Hazard

Summit Treestands is recalling about 270 Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands because a weld in the frame can break, posing a fall hazard.

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 structural defect in a climbing product that poses a fall hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Summit Treestands LLC is recalling approximately 270 Summit Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands. These products are used for hunting and feature a metal frame, a suspended foam-padded seat in camouflage material, and folding stirrups. The recalled stands can be distinguished by their specific platform dimensions and a bar that encircles the user and folds down flat for packing.

The recall is being issued because a weld in the treestand's frame can break during use, which poses a fall hazard to the user. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected treestands were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide during August 2016 for about $360. Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing treestands and contact Summit for instructions on returning the recalled product for a free replacement. Summit Treestands can be reached toll-free at 800-353-0634 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at summitstands.com.

The recalled product

Product
Climbing treestands
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
270

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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