CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The treestand's bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.
CPSC, Tahsin Industrial Corp. Announce Recall of Treestands
The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a camouflage-covered seat.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.
Contact Information
Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.
Recall Details
Sold At
Kame's Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide, from July 2004 through June 2005, for between $36 and $50.
Injuries
Tahsin received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation, while using the treestand.
Manufacturer
Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.
Recall Number
05201
Product Information
Product Name
Ameristep Hang-on Treestands
Product Type
Hunting Accessories
Number of Units
About 480
Manufacturer Name
Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, of Randolph, N.J.
Manufactured In
China