LocOn Treestand Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

LocOn treestands, also written Loc-On, include the Windwalker and the Limit, as a retailer lists them. The Limit is the larger of the two stands, and the Windwalker is the lighter one. No recall, lawsuit, class action or MDL naming LocOn treestands was found as of October 5, 2026. Any claim would be an individual claim reviewed by an attorney. By that listing, the Windwalker weighs about 7 lbs and the Limit about 8 lbs. The retailer also sells replacement seats and rubber coated steel cable supports for LocOn stands.

Latest LocOn Treestand Lawsuit Updates

September 1, 2026: JPML Report Lists No Treestand Docket

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending MDL dockets report is dated September 1, 2026 [1]. It lists active transferred litigation and includes no treestand docket, so it shows no treestand MDL. As of October 5, 2026, the CPSC recall database on saferproducts.gov lists no recall titled LocOn or Loc-On [2].

June 14, 2004: CPSC Staff Reviews a Hunting Tree Stand Petition

CPSC staff issued a briefing package on Petition CP 02-3, a hunting tree stand petition, on June 14, 2004 [3]. Staff estimated that 6,000 injuries attributed to tree stand use were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2001. Staff also reviewed the industry’s voluntary standards for tree stands.

Who May Be Affected?

Hunters may be affected if they fell or were hurt while using a LocOn Windwalker or Limit stand, or its replacement seat or cable supports. A retailer lists the Windwalker with a 14″ x 24″ platform and the Limit with a 17″ x 26″ platform [4]. Only a legal review of your own facts can say whether a claim exists.

Reported Injuries or Damages

No injury allegation or incident report specific to LocOn was found. The CPSC figures below describe treestand use in general. The CPSC publication “Hunting Treestands and Harnesses” reports 41 treestand-related deaths from 2005 through 2007. CPSC estimates about 19,000 treestand-related injuries in the same period [5]. The same publication says many incidents occur while hunters are stepping onto or from the platform. The 2004 CPSC staff briefing package counted 137 tree stand incidents from 1980 through 2001, with 62 deaths and 55 injuries. Reports like these are not proof that a stand caused an injury. Readers with another brand can see the Ameristep treestand recall page.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items and records, because they may matter if a claim is reviewed:

• The stand itself, with its seat, cable supports and mounting hardware, kept as it is after the fall.
• Photographs of the stand, the tree and the point where the stand failed or you fell.
• The model label, the owner’s manual and the purchase receipt, if you still have them.
• Medical records and bills from every doctor or hospital that treated the injury.
• The harness and other gear used that day, stored safely rather than reused.
• Names and contact details of witnesses and hunting companions who saw the fall.
• Employment records that show missed work and lost wages after the injury.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing an injury claim come from state law, and the time limit that applies to you also depends on when your fall happened. Some states start the clock when the injury is discovered. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so ask a lawyer to review your situation promptly.

Potential Compensation

Possible categories of damages in an injury claim include medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. A claim could involve some of these categories, all of them or none. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation also depends on how serious the injury was and who is legally responsible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Common Are Treestand Falls?

Treestand falls recur every hunting season, according to CPSC. Its publication “Hunting Treestands and Harnesses” says hunters are killed or seriously injured in falls related to the use of hunting treestands.

What Does the Research Say About Treestand Fall Injuries?

The research on treestand fall injuries includes the 2004 CPSC staff briefing package on tree stand incidents. It found that 54 of the incidents it reviewed mention tree stand failures, resulting in six deaths, 40 injuries and eight incidents without injury.

What Should I Do After a Fall from a LocOn Treestand?

After a fall from a LocOn treestand, CPSC’s guidance says the harness should be replaced once a fall has occurred. The stand, the harness and your medical records are among the items to keep, as the Evidence to Preserve section lists.

Which Harness Does CPSC Recommend for Treestand Use?

CPSC recommends an approved full-body harness for treestand use, used as the maker instructs. It warns that single-strap or waist-type harnesses can cause strangulation in a fall and that prolonged suspension can result in trauma or death.

Is There a LocOn Treestand Recall?

No, there is no recall of a LocOn or Loc-On treestand on record. The CPSC recall database lists no recall under the product name treestand since January 1, 2024, for any brand.

References

1. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Number-September-1-2026.pdf
2. https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?format=json&RecallTitle=LocOn
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Briefing_Package-Petition_CP_02-3;_Hunting_Tree_Stand_Petition-06.14.2004.pdf
4. https://treehopperllc.com/loc-on-treestands/
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pdfs/blk_pdf_5200.pdf