CPSC, API Outdoors Announce Recall of Hunting Treestands and Treeseats
The treestands included in this recall are the Alum-I-Lok with model number AL50, Alum-I-Lok Original with model number AL100, Alum-I-Lok Magnum with model number AL100M, Pro-Lock with model number AL050P and Pro-Lock Magnum with model number AL100MR. A yellow and black label with the product name and model number, along with the API Outdoors logo and toll-free number is located on the treestand platform. These treestands have non-slip safety straps and a safety belt. The Bobcat Treeseat with model number AL910 also is part of this recall. A label on the attachment belt below the seat reads, "The Alum-I-Lite Bobcat Treeseat, Model AL-910." The seats with the treestands and treeseats are covered with camouflage fabric.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Sep 11, 2000
- Status
- Active
- Company
- API Outdoors, a division of Outland Sports Inc., of Tallulah, La.
1. What product was recalled?
Treestands and treeseats
Quantity: About 54,000
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 00179
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the hazard?
The seat of these devices can collapse, causing the consumer to fall to the ground and suffer injury.
4. What should I do now?
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.. Call API Outdoors toll-free at (800) 228-4846, or write to API Outdoors, 602 Kimbrough Dr., Tallulah, LA 71282.
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
CPSC and API Outdoors are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
7. What remedy is available?
Consumers should stop using the recalled treestands and treeseats immediately, and contact API Outdoors for a free repair.. Call API Outdoors toll-free at (800) 228-4846, or write to API Outdoors, 602 Kimbrough Dr., Tallulah, LA 71282.
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is elevated, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
Last checked .
- created
10. Where is the official source?
The Recall Guy normalizes public source data for easier checking. Source agencies remain authoritative. Confirm identifiers and instructions at the official source.