Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 24, 2012 CPSC #13018

Quick answer

Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #13018, announced on October 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled: Model Name Model Number Big Foot RE500 Big Foot XL RE501 Lite Foot RE503 Baby Big Foot RE504 Big Foot with Footrest RE506 Big Foot XL with Footrest RE507 Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks RE510 Big Foot XL Lounger RE511 Model numbers are located on a black sticker on the seat post just below the seat and on the product packaging. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact rivers edge tree stands inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.. Affected brand: Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc..

Hazard

The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled: Model Name Model Number Big Foot RE500 Big Foot XL RE501 Lite Foot RE503 Baby Big Foot RE504 Big Foot with Footrest RE506 Big Foot XL with Footrest RE507 Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks RE510 Big Foot XL Lounger RE511 Model numbers are located on a black sticker on the seat post just below the seat and on the product packaging.

Affected products

Tree Stands for Hunters

Recalled brands

Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.

Recall date

October 24, 2012

Categories

Tree Stands (Hunting)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13018?

CPSC recall #13018 covers Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled: Model Name Model Number Big Foot RE500 Big Foot XL RE501 Lite Foot RE503 Baby Big Foot RE504 Big Foot with Footrest RE506 Big Foot XL with Footrest RE507 Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks RE510 Big Foot XL Lounger RE511 Model numbers are located on a black sticker on the seat post just below the seat and on the product packaging.

What is the remedy for recall #13018?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13018 is consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact rivers edge tree stands inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Rivers-Edge-Recalls-Hunters-Tree-Stands-due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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