Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA and CPSC jointly announced a voluntary recall of about 480 Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on Treestands on June 21, 2005, after finding a bracket and chain defect.
CPSC traced the hazard to the mounting bracket, which can bend under a person’s weight and release the chain that holds the stand to the tree, causing a fall.
Anyone who still owns this treestand should stop using it and contact Ameristep for setup instructions. CPSC has not reannounced, expanded, or closed this recall since 2005; that notice remains the only agency action on record.
- Action type: Voluntary recall, announced by CPSC with the firm
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced June 21, 2005 (Release #05-201)
- Company and responsible agency: Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA (Randolph, NJ); CPSC
- Recall or campaign number: Release #05-201
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on, Grizzly Treestand Line – steel frame, chain attachment, camo seat
- Number of affected units: About 480 units
- Sold at and sale period: Kame’s Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, North Sylva Company – nationwide, July 2004-June 2005, $36-$50
- Hazard: Bracket can bend under weight without a secured chain, letting the chain disengage and stand separate from tree
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: One reported fall from an unknown elevation; no other incidents reported
- Remedy: Stop use; contact Ameristep Customer Service or the retailer for setup instructions (no refund or replacement)
Table Of Contents
- Latest Tahsin Treestands Recall Updates
- Which Tahsin Treestands Are Affected?
- Why Were the Tahsin Treestands Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Tahsin Treestand Recall Lawsuit Part of a Class Action?
- Where Were the Recalled Tahsin Treestands Sold?
- Where Was the Recalled Tahsin Treestand Manufactured?
- Does the Tahsin Treestand Recall Offer a Refund?
- Does CPSC’s Notice List a Separate Recall Initiation Date?
- Where Can I Report a Problem with a Tahsin or Ameristep Treestand?
- References
Latest Tahsin Treestands Recall Updates
June 21, 2005: CPSC Announces the Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, working with Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, announced Release #05-201 on June 21, 2005 [1], recalling about 480 of the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on units over a bracket-and-chain hazard.
That defect could let the chain disengage, pulling the stand loose from the tree. No later CPSC posting has changed the recall’s scope or status since 2005.
Which Tahsin Treestands Are Affected?
The recall covers one product, manufactured by Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA and sold under the Ameristep name; see Ameristep treestand recalls for other affected models. CPSC’s notice identifies it this way:
- Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on Treestand, Grizzly Treestand Line
- Steel fixed-position frame with a steel chain attachment to the tree and a camouflage-covered seat
- Sold July 2004 through June 2005 for $36 to $50
The notice lists no separate lot, serial, or UPC numbers. Owners confirm the model by matching the frame, chain attachment, and camouflage seat against this description rather than a printed code.
Why Were the Tahsin Treestands Recalled?
Tahsin Industrial Corp. recalled the treestand because the mounting bracket could bend under weight when the chain was not properly secured, letting the chain disengage and the stand separate from the tree.
This could happen while someone was using the treestand, according to the notice. Release #05-201 cites no cause for the recall other than the bracket-and-chain design and lists no other contributing factor.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Tahsin told CPSC it had received one report of a person falling from the treestand, with the fall happening from an unknown elevation while the person was using it, according to the notice.
The notice lists no additional incidents, injuries, or deaths tied to this specific model. This is the only fall Tahsin reported to CPSC among the roughly 480 units sold nationwide under this recall.
CPSC’s notice does not attribute a specific injury outcome to the report it received. A single reported fall does not by itself prove the treestand caused the fall, and the agency’s notice draws no conclusion either way.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone who owns or finds one of these treestands should take the following steps:
- Stop using the treestand immediately, even if it has never shown a problem before.
- Compare the stand against the recalled Grizzly Treestand Line description: steel frame, chain attachment, camouflage seat.
- Contact Ameristep Customer Service at (800) 374-7837, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com, for setup instructions.
- Report a fall or injury tied to this treestand to CPSC’s SaferProducts.gov database [2].
- Do not resell or give away the treestand, since reselling a recalled product is illegal.
- Preserve the stand, chain, and any photographs of the setup if a fall or near-fall has already happened.
Legal Options
A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. A legal review may still be appropriate if this recalled treestand bent, disengaged, or caused a fall or injury.
Photographs of the stand and chain, purchase records, and medical records can support that review. No consolidated (MDL) treestand litigation exists to join [3], so a claim over this recall would be filed on its own.
Filing Deadlines
Every state sets its own deadline for filing an injury claim, and no single number of years applies nationwide. The deadline depends on where the injured person lives.
It also depends on when the fall and any resulting diagnosis happened. Some states start the clock at the injury itself. Others start it once the injury is discovered.
A missed deadline can end a treestand injury claim no matter how strong the underlying facts are. Anyone hurt by this recalled stand should check with a lawyer promptly rather than wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tahsin Treestand Recall Lawsuit Part of a Class Action?
No, the Tahsin treestand recall lawsuit is not part of a class action or MDL. As of September 2026, the federal panel that tracks multidistrict litigation reports no consolidated treestand case on its docket.
Where Were the Recalled Tahsin Treestands Sold?
The recalled Tahsin treestands were sold nationwide at four named retailers: Kame’s Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company. CPSC’s notice does not say how many other stores may have carried it.
Where Was the Recalled Tahsin Treestand Manufactured?
The recalled Tahsin treestand was manufactured in China, according to CPSC’s June 2005 recall notice. Tahsin Industrial Corp. USA, based in Randolph, New Jersey, imported and sold it under the Ameristep brand name.
Does the Tahsin Treestand Recall Offer a Refund?
No, the Tahsin treestand recall does not offer a refund or replacement. CPSC’s 2005 notice describes only one remedy: corrected setup instructions for the existing stand, provided by the company at no cost.
Does CPSC’s Notice List a Separate Recall Initiation Date?
No, CPSC’s notice does not list a separate recall initiation date. The notice states only one date, June 21, 2005, which serves as both the announcement date and the recall’s effective start.
Where Can I Report a Problem with a Tahsin or Ameristep Treestand?
You can report a problem with a Tahsin or Ameristep treestand to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, the agency’s public database for tracking safety complaints after a recall closes. Ameristep’s customer line handles setup questions, not incident reports.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/cpsc-tahsin-industrial-corp-announce-recall-of-treestands
- https://www.saferproducts.gov
- https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-January-5-2026.pdf