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Big Game CL050 (The Outlook) tree stand -
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Big Game CL500-AP (The Fusion) tree stand
Big Game at 800-268-5077 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.biggametreestands.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Big Game P.O. Box 382, Windom, MN 56101.
Recall Details
This recall involves three model year 2014 Big Game climbing tree stands models: CL050 (The Outlook) with batch number 9B-0414, CL100-A (The Cobalt) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514, and CL500-AP (The Fusion) with batch numbers 9B-0214 and 9B-0514. These climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The black metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. The Outlook has a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The Cobalt and The Fusion have a camouflage-print, padded seat with the Big Game logo at the front of the backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.
Big Game has received one report of the cable assembly releasing which resulted in injuries to the knee, wrist and hip.
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Related Recalls
The climbing sticks can break at the weld point, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
Testing determined the safety harness does not comply with voluntary industry safety standard, ASTM F2337-21, and the stitching can rip, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The treestand’s tree cable can dislodge from the cable assembly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
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