Recalls: Sports and Recreation


January 27, 2004 BBK Enterprises Recall of Tree Climbers

BBK Enterprises Recall of Tree Climbers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2004 Release # 04-071 BBK's Recall Hotline: (800) 457-6886 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, BBK Enterprises Inc. Announce Recall of Tree Climbers WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: BBK 10010 Tree Climbers Units: 630 Importer: BBK Enterprises Inc., of San Antonio, Texas Hazard: The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user. 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. Sold at: 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. Manufactured in: China. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive reimbursement. Consumer Contact: Contact BBK at (800) 457-6886 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to their Web site at www.bbkhuntingsystems.com. Read more.


January 5, 2004 Hunting Tree Stands Recalled by Ol' Man Treestands

Hunting Tree Stands Recalled by Ol' Man Treestands Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Originally issued January 5, 2004, Revised September 21, 2005 Alert #04-530 Note: Company out of business. Please destroy or discard this product. CPSC, Ol' Man Treestands Announce Recall of Hunting Tree Stands The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Tree Stands for Hunters Units: 1,775 Manufacturer: Ol' Man Treestands, of Hattiesburg, Miss., a division of L & L Enterprises, Inc. Hazard: A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters. Incidents/Injuries: Ol' Man Treestands has received five reports of serrated blades bending, but no reports of injuries. Description: The climbing tree stands included in this recall are the Original Ol' Man Double X with model number OMDX-MO, Grand Ol' Man Double X with model number GOMDX-MO, Multi-Vision with model number MV- MO, and Grand Multi-Vision with Model number GMV-MO. All units have Warning labels affixed to the stands varying in weight capacities of 250 lbs to 350 lbs. The bottom platform of each tree stand has a lot number stamped on the serrated blades that would indicate when it was produced. Only tree stands having the number 1903 or 2103 stamped on the blades of the stand bottom are included in the recall. The stands have a mesh net seat and are painted green. Sold At: Hunting supply stores, Web sites and catalogs nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for between $160 and $270. Manufactured In: China. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these treestands with 1903 and 2103 stamping on the blades immediately, and discard or destroy the product. As the company is out of business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumer Contact: The company is out of business and cannot be contacted. Read more.


December 12, 2003 Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles

The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall. Read more.


December 10, 2003 Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes Recalled by Specialized

These are 2004 S Works Enduro and 2004 Enduro Expert mountain bikes with 8-inch brake rotors in the front. Read more.


December 3, 2003 Club Car Inc. Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles

The Lynx is an off-road vehicle, shaped like a golf cart, but designed for hunters and sportsmen. The name "Club Car" appears on the front of the vehicle. The recalled vehicles have serial number prefix LX0344 through LX0353, and LX0401 through LX0409. The serial number is located on a decal just above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. Read more.


November 18, 2003 Gator Utility Vehicles Recalled by Deere & Company

This recall involves Gator Utility Vehicles that are 4- to 6-wheeled vehicles with cargo boxes. The words "John Deere" and "Gator" appear on the side of the cargo box. Read more.



November 12, 2003 Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

The recall involves the Polaris model year 2003 and 2004 Magnum 330 4x4 and Magnum 330 Mossy Oak ATVs and model year 2004 Magnum 330 2x4, Trail Boss 330, ATP 330, and ATP 500 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have the following model numbers, which can be found on the certification decal located on the front center body panel: A03CD32(AA)(AC), A04CD32(AA)(AB)(AC), A04CB32(AA)(FC), A04CA32(AA)(AB), A04JD32AA, and A04JD50(AA)(AB)(CA). The name "Polaris" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the seat and/or on the side body panels. Read more.


October 21, 2003 Koyker Manufacturing Recall of Utility Vehicles

This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall. Read more.