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CPSC recall · Reported September 11, 2000

CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats

The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.

Recall #
00179
Affected scope
About 54,000
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Api Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La. recalled The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-….

CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats was recalled by Api Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La. in September 11, 2000. Reason: The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contac…. Verify recall #00179 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Api Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La. issued this CPSC recall-The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00179 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR. A yellow and black label with the product name and model number, along with the API Outdoors logo and toll-free number is located on the treestand platform. These treestands have non-slip safety straps and a safety belt. The Bobcat Treeseat with model number AL910 also is part of this recall. A label on the attachment belt below the seat reads, "The Alum-I-Lite Bobcat Treeseat, Model AL-910." The seats with the treestands and treeseats are covered with camouflage fabric.

Reason for recall

The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 00179
Date reported September 11, 2000
Date initiated September 11, 2000
Recalling firm Api Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La.
Affected scope About 54,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR. A yellow and black label with the product name and model number, along with the API Outdoors logo and toll-free number is located on the treestand platform. These treestands have non-slip safety straps and a safety belt. The Bobcat Treeseat with model number AL910 also is part of this recall. A label on the attachment belt below the seat reads, "The Alum-I-Lite Bobcat Treeseat, Model AL-910." The seats with the treestands and treeseats are covered with camouflage fabric.. Recalled by Api Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La.. Units affected: About 54,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00179.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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