Summit Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-11-30). Hazards: fall. About 270 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`17041`
Published	2016-11-30
Last updated	2016-11-30
Products	Climbing treestands
Firm named in the title	Summit
Firms	Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala. (distributor)
Manufactured in	United States
Units (US)	270
Hazard classes	fall
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Sporting goods stores nationwide during August 2016 for about $360.

Description

This recall involves Summit Treestands Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands used for hunting. The treestands have a metal frame, a suspended foam-padded seat in a camouflage pattern material and weighs about 20 pounds. The seat platform on the stand measures about 38 inches long by 22 inches wide and the foot platform on the stand measures 36 inches long by 20 inches wide. The recalled stand can be distinguished from other models by the size of the platform and by a bar that encircles the user and folds down flat for packing. The model also includes folding stirrups.

Hazard

A weld in the treestand's frame can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing treestands and contact Summit for instructions on returning the recalled product for a free replacement.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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