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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-11-12

Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands

  • Brand StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La.
  • Brand Gander Mountain Company, of St. Paul, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Gander Mountain is recalling 2008 model GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands due to a fall hazard. The clasp on these treestands may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, which could cause the treestand and user to fall to the ground. The recalled treestands can be identified by wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest, a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat, and a camouflage seat pattern branded "AP" and "REALTREE." The GMT101 model has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the box exterior, while the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the box exterior. This recall does not affect 2009 year models of the GMT101 and GMT103.

Consumers who own a recalled treestand should immediately stop using it and return it to Gander Mountain. According to the recall, affected consumers can receive a refund, exchange it for a 2009 model, or obtain store credit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.

Details from the source

Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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