Published by If a Big Game treestand cable slipped or failed and caused a fall, broken bones, back injuries, or another serious hunting accident, a legal review may help you understand your options.
Compensation may be available for medical bills, lost income, and other documented losses tied to a defective treestand.
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What’s the Problem?
The safety issue involves the stand’s plastic-coated cables. If the crimps on those cables slip while the treestand is in use, the standing platform can release. When that happens, the hunter can lose footing and fall from elevation.
That kind of failure is especially dangerous because hang-on treestands are used several feet off the ground, often in remote areas where help is not close by. A sudden platform release can leave very little time to react, even for experienced hunters using the stand in a normal way.
Latest Updates
- December 22, 2021 – Big Game Treestands recalled certain 2021 “The Captain” Hang-on Treestands, model BGM-FP0050 with serial/batch number 2M-0121 only, because the crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use and cause the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards. The recall covered about 1,030 units, followed 10 reports of treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall, and included two reported injuries. [1]
Product Identification
This recall involved a specific batch of Big Game Treestands 2021 model year “The Captain” Hang-on Treestand, model BGM-FP0050. The recalled stand is black and includes a flip-back seat imprinted with the name “Big Game Treestands” and a foot rest.
The key identifier is serial or batch number 2M-0121. That number is located on a metal plate riveted to the frame support. The model number appears on the product box and in the instruction manual. For anyone looking into a possible claim, clear photos of the stand, the metal plate, and any original packaging can make product identification much easier.
Incidents and Injuries
This recall involved more than a theoretical risk. The company received 10 reports of treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall.
Two injuries were reported. Even without a detailed public description of those injuries, any fall from a treestand can be serious. These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, back trauma, shoulder damage, or long-term mobility problems depending on the height of the fall and the way the hunter lands.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recalled stands were sold nationwide at retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Scheels, Al & Bob’s Sports, Hilltop Sports, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Rocky’s Great Outdoors, Keystone Country Store, and other hunting and sporting goods sellers. They were sold from August 2021 through October 2021 for between $60 and $80.
Big Game Treestands of Irving, Texas distributed the product, and it was manufactured in China.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Consumers were told to stop using the recalled treestands immediately. Big Game Treestands offered two options: replacement cables or a full refund.
If a fall or near-fall already happened, it can be important to preserve the stand, the cables, photographs of the failure point, and any accident documentation before making changes to the product.
Do You Qualify for a Big Game Treestand Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if a recalled Big Game treestand failed and caused a fall or other injury. Claims are often stronger when the stand can be clearly identified and the incident is supported by product photos, medical records, witness statements, or hunting accident reports.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the treestand and riveted serial plate
- Pictures of the cables and any visible slippage or failure
- Receipts, manuals, or product packaging
- Medical records and emergency treatment records
- Photos of the scene and any safety harness used
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other documented losses tied to the fall.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Big-Game-Treestands-Recalls-2021-The-Captain-Hang-on-Treestands-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards