January
27, 2004
Name
of product:
BBK 10010 Tree Climbers
Units: 630
Importer: BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Hazard: The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail,
posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
Description: The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK
10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily
used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish,
a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label
on the climber has BBK’s name, address, and phone number printed on it.
Sold at: Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including
Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and
Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers between August 2003 and October 2003 for
about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site:
www.bbkhuntingsystems.com.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call
BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive reimbursement.
Consumer Contact: Contact BBK at (800) 228-4846 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to their Web site at http://www.bbkhuntingsystems.com/#recall.