Ameristep Recall:

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Treestand recall

Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion, in cooperation with the firm named below, today

announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer

product. Consumers should stop using recalled products

immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on

Tree Stands

Manufacturer: Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph,

N.J.

Distributor: Ameristep Inc., of Clio, Mich.

Hazard: The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail,

which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers

using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries

or death.

Incidents/Injuries: Primal Vantage Company Inc. has

received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries

have been reported.

Description: The recall involves two models of tree

stands: the Ameristep Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model

number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree Stand has model

number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on

tree stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is

769524703001. The UPC number of model 7310 is 769524703100.

The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands,

but can be found on the packaging.

Sold at: Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web

retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December

2005 for between $130 and $150.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Please contact Ameristep Customer Service Department

to receive a free repair kit consisting of a bracket system

and double hook tree strap along with instructions for

installation.

Consumer Contact: Ameristep Customer Service Department at

(800)374-7837 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through

Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or

www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance.

Firm's Media Contact: Jeremy Lees at (800) 722-7345, ext.

114; Michael Loiacono at (800) 722-7345, ext. 141