January
5, 2004
Name
of Product: Tree
Stands for Hunters
Units:
1,775
Manufacturer:
Ol’ Man
Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc.
Hazard:
A serrated
blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and
serious injuries to hunters.
Description: The climbing tree stands
included in this recall are the Original Ol’ Man Double X with model number
OMDX-MO, Grand Ol’ Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model
number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have
Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs to
350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the
serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands
having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are
included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green.
Sold
At: Hunting
supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide from June 2003 through
November 2003 for between $160 and $270.
Manufactured
In: China.
Remedy:
Consumers
should stop using these treestands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades
immediately, and call Ol’ Man Treestands for a repair or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: Contact Ol’ Man Treestands at (800) 861-7595 Ext. 20 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or visit the company’s Web site at http://www.olmantreestands.com/recall.htm.