CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-06-08

Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard

06183 · Recalled 2006-06-08 · CPSC page

Recalled Harness
Recalled Harness

Description

The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

Hazards

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Products

NameModelUnits
Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree StandsAbout 106,000

Parties

Distributor
Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
Made in
China
Sold at
Sporting goods from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200, $300 for the tree stand, including the harness.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 353-0634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com

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Recalled Harness Label
Recalled Harness Label

Source: CPSC recall 06183. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.