The Field & Stream Shops Timberline hang-on hunting treestand has been recalled due to a potentially dangerous problem. Field & Stream Shops is owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, which worked with federal officials on the voluntary recall. (Photo: Dick's Sporting Goods)
Dick's Sporting Goods, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of some tree stands as the weld on the seats can break.
According to the sporting goods chain and CPSC, the weld on the seats can break and cause the seat to fall from the tree, posing a fall hazard. Here is more information about the recall and how to handle issues with stands:
Consumer Contact: Contact DICK’S Sporting Goods toll-free at 877-846-9997 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dickssportinggoods.com and click on “Recalls” on the bottom of the page for more information.
Description: Brand Field & Stream Style HEH01566 Description F&S Timberline Hang On
Additional Product Detail: The tree stands are brown metal with a black canvas seat. The letters “HEH01566” followed by “FS080117” or “FS090117” are printed on the arm of the tree stand between the seat and the safety platform. “Field & Stream” is printed on the bottom of the canvas seat.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tree stands and return them to the nearest DICK’s Sporting Goods or Field & Stream store for a full refund or store credit. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
