The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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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