Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard
Home product recall 06-167. Announced by CPSC on May 18, 2006.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 18, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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.
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 6,700 units, as CPSC gives them.
Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands.
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Numbers to check against yours
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UPC
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UPC
769524703100
Copied exactly as CPSC lists them.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Primal Vantage Company Inc., Randolph, N.J.
- Distributed by Ameristep Inc., Clio, Mich.
- Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Primal Vantage Company Inc. has received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- 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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