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FeraDyne Outdoors Recalls Rhino Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24066
FeraDyne Outdoors Recalls Rhino Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
FeraDyne Outdoors, of Superior, Wisconsin · Rhino Tree Stands
Product Description
This recall involves the Treestand Safety Harness with model numbers RTH-2000S and RTH-2001S which were sold as part of Rhino Tree Stands/Ladder Stands that have model numbers: RTH-100, RTH-200, RTL-100, RTL-200, RTL-300, RTL-400, RTL-1000, RTL-3000 and RTL-4000. The recalled tree stands safety harnesses have black cloth strips with a white cloth tether stitched together with orange thread. The safety harness model number is printed on a label included with each harness that says "RTH-2000S" or "RTH-2001S". This safety harness was included in the box of the following tree-stand/ladder-stand products. Model # Description RTH-100 Hang on the stand RTH-200 Hang on the stand with shooting rail RTL-100 16-foot ladder stand RTL-200 16-foot ladder stand RTL-300 18-foot ladder stand RTL-400 22-foot ladder stand RTL-1000 18-foot ladder stand RTL-3000 17.5-foot XL ladder stand RTL-4000 17.5-foot ladder stand
Hazard
Testing determined the safety harness does not comply with voluntary industry safety standard, ASTM F2337-21, and the stitching can rip, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and contact FeraDyne Outdoors for instructions to receive a replacement tree stand safety harness. FeraDyne will ship the replacement safety harness free of charge. Consumers will need to submit proof of destruction of the original safety harness.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Rhino Tree Stands on December 21, 2023. Testing determined the safety harness does not comply with voluntary industry safety standard, ASTM F2337-21, and the stitching can rip, posing a fall hazard to the user. This recall covers about 50,000 (in addition, about 340 were sold in canada) and was initiated by FeraDyne Outdoors, of Superior, Wisconsin as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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