July 6, 2004
Name
of product:
Big Foot Series and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands
Units: About 78,000
Manufacturer: Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Hazard: If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook
can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs,
the consumer could fall to the ground.
Description: The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree
stands are “hang-on” stands that can be identified by a yellow warning label
affixed to the stand that reads: “Rivers Edge Hunting Products.” These tree
stands have dual post seat uprights and a gold-colored strap hook bracket. Only
these model tree stands with the gold-colored bracket are included in this
recall.
Sold in: Hunting stores and catalogs nationwide beginning in January
1998 for between $60 and $120. The tree stands were manufactured from January
1998 though July 2001.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive
free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Consumer Contact: Call Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. at (800) 204-7435 or
visit their Web site at http://www.ardisam.com/MainPages/safety.htm