Recalls / 2015-10-20

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

16013 · Recalled 2015-10-20 · CPSC page

Big Game GCL300 (The Marksman) tree stand

Description

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.

Hazards

The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

Global Manufacturing Company has received one report of the cable assembly releasing; which resulted in a broken vertebra, fractured rib and sprained shoulder.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Climbing tree stands		About 5,300

Parties

Manufacturer: Global Manufacturing Company
Made in: China
Sold at: Menards, Rogers Sporting Goods, online, $180.

Consumer contact

Global Manufacturing Company at 888-393-9611from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.apioutdoors.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Global Manufacturing Company/API Outdoors, P.O. Box 24, Windom, MN 56101.

Source: CPSC recall 16013. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.