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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: refund or replacement · About 1,030 units
Recall No. 22-034 Published December 22, 2021

The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)

The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users. sold at Nationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, S from August 2021 – October 2021 for $60 to $80.

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Recalled 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestand - Model: BGM-FP0050, Serial/Batch number 2M-0121 only
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Recalled 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestand - Model: BGM-FP0050, Serial/Batch number 2M-0121 only

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Why it was recalled

The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.

10
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund or replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label at no cost to the consumer.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1,030
Made inChina
Sold atNationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, S
Sales periodAugust 2021 – October 2021
Price$60 to $80

How to reach the firm

Phone
877-343-8211

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