Deluxe Safety Belts & Climbing Harnesses
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Game Tracker is recalling approximately 92,500 Deluxe Safety Belts and Climbing Harnesses (Models GTDSB and 3020) and Lifeline Safety Harnesses (Model 3040) sold between 1990 and 1995. These products were designed to prevent hunters from falling when hunting from trees or tree stands. The welded D-ring that connects the belt to the rope can cause the belt to fray and break, potentially resulting in a fall. Game Tracker is aware of five incidents where the safety belt and harness failed, causing falls and serious injuries.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the products immediately and return them to Game Tracker along with their name, telephone number, and mailing address. Game Tracker will provide a replacement safety belt and send a reimbursement check for $3 to cover mailing expenses. Consumers can contact Game Tracker at (800) 241-4833 for more information or call the address listed: Game Tracker, Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, 3476 Eastman Drive, Flushing, MI 48433.
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June 12, 1995 Release # 95-132 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Game Tracker of Flushing, Mich., is recalling approximately 92,500 Deluxe Safety Belts and Climbing Harnesses and Lifeline Safety Harnesses. The climbing belts and safety harnesses were sold as a restraint mechanism to prevent hunters from falling when hunting from trees or tree stands.The welded D-ring that connects the belt and rope can cause the belt to fray and break, which can result in a fall. Game Tracker is aware of five incidents in which the safety belt and harness failed resulting in falls and serious injuries.The Deluxe Safety Belt and Climbing Harness, Models GTDSB and 3020, and Lifeline Safety Harness, Model 3040, were sold from 1990 to 1995. The belt and harness sets consist of a black, 2-inch-wide nylon webbing; 5/16 inch nylon cord; a metal D-ring; and a metal adjustment clasp. Model 3040 also has a leg harness made of similar black nylon webbing. The products sold nationwide for $19 to $21 in 1,700 sporting goods and archery stores.Game Tracker is recalling all products sold to date to prevent future injuries. Consumers should stop using the products and return them, along with the name of the consumer, telephone number, and mailing address to: The Game Tracker, Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, 3476 Eastman Drive, Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will send consumers a replacement safety belt as well as a reimbursement check for $3 to cover mailing expenses. For more information, call Game Tracker at (800) 241-4833
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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