CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands

A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.

Recall #: 03027
Affected scope: About 9,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Api Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. recalled The recalled treestands have the following brand names and model numbers: API Hi-Point Ca….

CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands was recalled by Api Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. in October 30, 2002. Reason: A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hu…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receiv…. Verify recall #03027 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Api Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hu….

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agency class: October 30, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03027 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.

Product description

The recalled treestands have the following brand names and model numbers: API Hi-Point Cable Cat Climbing Treestand, Model #CC501 and API Buckmaster Grand Slam Climbing Treestand, Model #GS3800BM. The treestands have an olive green frame, camo seats and seatbacks with black nylon cinch straps, and a yellow "WARNING" or "DANGER" label that reads in part, "Safety Restraint Must Be Used At All Times."

Reason for recall

A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable.

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	03027
Date reported	October 30, 2002
Date initiated	October 30, 2002
Recalling firm	Api Outdoors, of Tallulah, La., a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.
Affected scope	About 9,000
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 these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these treestands immediately and call API Outdoors, to receive a free replacement cable.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 30, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03027.

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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