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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

Summit Recalls Climbing Treestands Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 30, 2016
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Summary

Summit Treestands is recalling about 270 Explorer SD closed front climbing treestands. A weld in the metal frame of these hunting stands can break while in use, which can cause the user to fall. These products were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide during August 2016 for approximately $360, and no injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately stop using the stands and return them to Summit for a free replacement.

Risk

The treestand's frame weld can break during operation, potentially causing the entire platform to collapse or detach from the tree. This failure poses a serious fall hazard to hunters who may be elevated several feet above the ground.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product as the Summit Explorer SD closed front climbing treestand, which features a metal frame and a camo-patterned foam seat.
  2. Confirm the model by checking the platform sizes: the seat platform should measure approximately 38 inches long by 22 inches wide, and the foot platform should measure 36 inches long by 20 inches wide.
  3. Check for a fold-down bar that encircles the user and folding stirrups, which are specific features of this recalled model.
  4. Stop using the climbing treestand immediately to avoid the risk of a fall.
  5. Contact Summit Treestands toll-free at 800-353-0634 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.summitstands.com and click on 'Recalls' for instructions on how to return the stand for a free replacement.
  6. For additional information, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing treestands and contact Summit for instructions on returning the recalled product for a free replacement.

Contact: Summit Treestands toll-free at 800-353-0634 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.summitstands.com and click on recalls for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Summit Explorer SD closed front climbing treestand
Model:
Explorer SD
Date Ranges: Sold during August 2016

Product Images

Summit Explorer SD Closed Front Climbing Treestands

Summit Explorer SD Closed Front Climbing Treestands

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17041
Status: Active
Sold By: Sporting goods stores nationwide during August 2016 for about $360.
Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 270
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Summit Treestands toll-free at 800-353-0634 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.summitstands.com and click on recalls for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 30, 2016

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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