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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Global Manufacturing Company Recalls API Outdoors Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2015
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Summary

Global Manufacturing Company is recalling about 5,300 API Outdoors "The Marksman" climbing tree stands because the cable assembly can release unexpectedly while in use. This defect has caused at least one serious injury involving a broken vertebra, fractured rib, and sprained shoulder. These light green metal stands were sold at Menards and Rogers Sporting Goods stores between June 2014 and June 2015 for between $140 and $180. Consumers should immediately stop using the stands and return them to the manufacturer for free replacement cables.

Risk

The cable assembly that secures the stand to the tree can release without warning, causing the user to fall from an elevated hunting position. One consumer has already reported falling and suffering a broken vertebra, a fractured rib, and a sprained shoulder.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled API Outdoors climbing tree stands.
  2. Check your tree stand for the model name 'The Marksman' (Model GCL300-A).
  3. Locate the batch number on a small tag found on the frame below the nylon netted seat; affected batch numbers include 9G-0114 and 9G-0614 (the code starts with 'BN').
  4. Contact Global Manufacturing Company at 888-393-9611 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to arrange for free replacement cables.
  5. You can also visit www.apioutdoors.com and click on 'Recall Notice' for more information or write to the firm at Global Manufacturing Company/API Outdoors, P.O. Box 24, Windom, MN 56101.
  6. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them for free replacement cables.

Contact: Global Manufacturing Company at 888-393-9611from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.apioutdoors.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Global Manufacturing Company/API Outdoors, P.O. Box 24, Windom, MN 56101.

Affected Products

Product: API Outdoors The Marksman Climbing Tree Stand
Model:
GCL300-A
Lot Numbers:
9G-0114
9G-0614
Date Ranges: June 2014 - June 2015

Product Images

Big Game GCL300 (The Marksman) tree stand

Big Game GCL300 (The Marksman) tree stand

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16013
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Global Manufacturing Company, of Windom, Minn.
Sold By: Menards and Rogers Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through June 2015 for between $140 and $180.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 5,300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Global Manufacturing Company at 888-393-9611from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.apioutdoors.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Global Manufacturing Company/API Outdoors, P.O. Box 24, Windom, MN 56101.
Agency Last Updated: October 20, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response