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Treestand recall

Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on
Tree Stands

Manufacturer: Primal Vantage Company Inc., of Randolph,
N.J.

Distributor: Ameristep Inc., of Clio, Mich.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Primal Vantage Company Inc. has
received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries
have been reported.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web
retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December
2005 for between $130 and $150.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: 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.

Firm's Media Contact: Jeremy Lees at (800) 722-7345, ext.
114; Michael Loiacono at (800) 722-7345, ext. 141