Big Game Treestands of Irving, Texas, is recalling more than 1,000 of its The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121).
According to the company, crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use, causing the standing platform to release. This may result in falls leading to injuries. Prior to the recall, Big Game Treestands had received 10 reports of the cables releasing, which caused falls. Two injuries also were reported.
The recall involves The Captain Hang-on Treestands, model BGM-FP0050 with serial/batch number 2M-0121 only.
The model is a “Hang-on” style treestand, which is used to hunt from elevation. It is black with a flip back seat imprinted with the name “Big Game Treestands,” and it has a footrest.
The model is identified on the product box and in the product instruction manual. Serial/Batch number “2M-0121” is located on a metal plate riveted to the frame support.
The tree stands were sold nationwide at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt’s # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky’s Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, Simpson Plaza Hardware, The Co-Op, R & L Archery, Keystone Country Store, Thruway Sports # 27 and Overland Park Scheel from August through October 2021.
Consumers who bought the product should stop using it immediately and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly.
To receive replacement cables, the company said it will set up a pick-up time for the original cables and deliver replacement cables to consumers’ addresses. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-paid label that will be provided at no cost.
Consumers may contact Big Game Treestands toll-free at (877) 343-8211 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.biggametreestands.com. Click on “Recall Notice – The Captain Hang-on Treestand” at the top of the company’s webpage for more information.
