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CPSC recall · Reported January 27, 2004

CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers

The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.

Recall #
04071
Affected scope
630
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The CPSC recalled The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on th… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 27, 2004. Reason: The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store t…. Verify recall #04071 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user..

Moderate
severity level
630 units
affected scope
January 27, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04071 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04071) was formally reported on January 27, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as 630.

The documented reason for this recall is: The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

630

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04071
Date reported January 27, 2004
Date initiated January 27, 2004
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope 630
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.

Scale of Impact

630 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbur…

  • Check the recall number (04071) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • 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 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.. Units affected: 630.
Why was this product recalled?
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 27, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04071.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04071) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 27, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.