CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2012-10-24

Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard

13018 · Recalled 2012-10-24 · CPSC page

Big Foot (RE500)
Big Foot (RE500)

Description

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.

Hazards

The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.

Reported injuries

Rivers Edge has received three reports of incidents of snap-hook assemblies failing; one included minor injuries of bumps, bruises and soreness and one included a broken toe and lacerated hand.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Tree Stands for HuntersAbout 14,000

Parties

Importer
Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc., of Cumberland, Wis.
Made in
China
Sold at
Blain's Farm, Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm, Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports, other sporting goods from May 1, 2012 to September 1, 2012 for, $120.

Consumer contact

Rivers Edge; toll-free at (866) 527-9690 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com for more information.

More images

Big Foot XL (RE501)
Big Foot XL (RE501)
Lite Foot (RE503)
Lite Foot (RE503)
Baby Big Foot (RE504)
Baby Big Foot (RE504)
Big Foot with Footrest (RE506)
Big Foot with Footrest (RE506)
Big Foot XL with Footrest (RE507)
Big Foot XL with Footrest (RE507)
Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks (RE510)
Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks (RE510)
Big Foot XL Lounger (RE511)
Big Foot XL Lounger (RE511)

Source: CPSC recall 13018. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.