Millennium Outdoors Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard

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Sep 30, 2015, 11:42 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Millennium-Outdoors-Recalls-Tree-Stands

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Millennium Outdoors Fixed Position Tree stands

Hazard: The seat on the tree stand can bend in a downward angle, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them to the manufacturer for a replacement stand.

Consumer Contact: Millennium Outdoors at 844-766-0468 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.millenniumstands.com and click on the "M-60 recall" button for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Millennium Outdoors LLC, 201 Fairmont Plaza, Pearl, MS 39120.

Recall Details

Units: About 1,400

Description: The recall includes the 2015 model M-60 Millennium Outdoors fixed position tree stand. These fixed position tree stands are used to hunt from an elevated position. The black metal tree stands include the main stand platform with a nylon hanging strap assembly. It has a green canvas seat with a red "M" and "Millennium Treestand" printed in white letters in the center affixed with black snaps on the sides. The model number is printed on the tree stand packaging. The date code MO5100 is stamped on the top of the back post of the tree stand. The base platform has a black metal mesh frame.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: B&H Farm Supply, Farris Brothers, Gander Mountain, Midway USA and Sportsman's Warehouse from May 2015 through August 2015 for about $220.

Importer: Millennium Outdoors LLC, of Pearl, Miss.

Manufactured in: China

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