CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers

Recalled January 27, 2004 · CPSC recall 04071 · BBK Enterprises

Hazard

The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.

Units

630

Incidents / injuries

No incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBK's name, address, and phone number printed on it.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive a reimbursement.

Contact

Contact BBK at (800) 457-6886 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to their website at www.bbkhuntingsystems.com

Product

BBK 10010 Tree Climbers

Imported by

BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas

Retailers

Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers, between August 2003 and October 2003, for about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site: www.bbkhuntingsystems.com

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →