Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2015-01-22. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,000Units
2015-01-22Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves two 2014 models of hang-on tree stands used by hunters. They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6. The date code is stamped on the back of the tree stand's aluminum seat frame. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the instruction manual. "Hyde" is printed in red on the vertical aluminum bar between the seat and the foot platform.
- The hazard
- The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- Injuries
- Primal Vantage has received six reports of the tree stand's aluminum platform breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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