Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1227.
The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled: Model Name Model Number Big Foot RE500 Big Foot XL RE501 Lite Foot RE503 Baby Big Foot RE504 Big Foot with Footrest RE506 Big Foot XL with Footrest RE507 Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks RE510 Big Foot XL Lounger RE511 Model numbers are located on a black sticker on the seat post just below the seat and on the product packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1227.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Blain's Farm And Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm And Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports And Other Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide From May 1, 2012 To September 1, 2012 For Between $39 And $120. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1227.
Rivers Edge; toll-free at (866) 527-9690 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com for more information.
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Blain's Farm And Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm And Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports And Other Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide From May 1, 2012 To September 1, 2012 For Between $39 And $120. Recall FAQ
Blain's Farm And Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm And Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports And Other Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide From May 1, 2012 To September 1, 2012 For Between $39 And $120. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on October 24, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 14,000 units are potentially affected.