Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 20, 2015 CPSC #16013

Quick answer

Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #16013, announced on October 20, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A (The Marksman) with batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614. The climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The light green metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. They have a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.. Affected brand: Global Manufacturing Company.

Hazard

This recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A (The Marksman) with batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614. The climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The light green metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. They have a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.

Affected products

Climbing tree stands

Recalled brands

Global Manufacturing Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.

Recall date

October 20, 2015

Categories

Tree Stands (Hunting)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16013?

CPSC recall #16013 covers Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 20, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A (The Marksman) with batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614. The climbing tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position and were sold with an accessory bag. The light green metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. They have a nylon netted seat without a backrest. The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.

What is the remedy for recall #16013?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16013 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.. 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 Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors 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/2016/Global-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-API-Outdoors-Tree-Stands. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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