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Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

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  • Recalled Safety Harness
  • Recalled Safety Harness Label
Name of Product:
Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands
Hazard:

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 08, 2006
Units:

About 106,000

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 106,000 Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands. The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

Units: About 106,000

Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.
Distributor(s):
Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
06-183

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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