Global Manufacturing Co. recalled about 5,300 tree stands because they use a cable assembly that can release and create a fall hazard.
The recall involves model year 2014 API Outdoors climbing tree stands model GCL300-A manufactured under batch numbers 9G-0114 and 9G-0614 and branded as “The Marksman.” The batch number starts with BN and can be found on a small tag located on the frame below the seat.
The tree stand (pictured to the right) is made from light green metal and includes a main stand
platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly and a nylon netted
seat without a backrest. They were sold with an
accessory bag.
Windom, MN-based Global Manufacturing Co. has received one report of the cable assembly releasing and resulting in a broken vertebra, fractured rib and sprained shoulder.
The company is instructing consumers to immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.
The stands were manufactured in China and sold at Menards and Rogers Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $140 and $180.
