CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers
Home product recall 04-071. Announced by CPSC on Jan 27, 2004.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 27, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- 630 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.
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- How to reach the firm: Contact BBK at (800) 457-6886 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to their website at www.bbkhuntingsystems.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBK’s name, address, and phone number printed on it.
630 units, as CPSC gives them.
BBK 10010 Tree Climbers.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by BBK Enterprises Inc., San Antonio, Texas.
- Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers, between August 2003 and October 2003, for about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site: www.bbkhuntingsystems.com
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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