CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2004
CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands
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.
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. recalled The recalled Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands are "hang-on" stands that ….
CPSC, Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Stands was recalled by Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. in July 6, 2004. Reason: If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detac…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware f…. Verify recall #04173 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detac….
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- agency class
- July 6, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04173 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04173 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2004 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 78,000 |
| 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 contact Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. to receive free replacement hardware for self-installation.
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- 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
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