Rivers Edge Recalls Hunters Tree Stands due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13018. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled tree stands and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly.
CPSC recall 13018 has the recall date 24 Oct 2012. The notice names the firm Rivers Edge Tree Stands. The recall has about 14,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Tree Stands (Hunting).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Rivers Edge has received three reports of incidents of snap-hook assemblies failing; one included minor injuries of bumps, bruises and soreness and one included a broken toe and lacerated hand. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled products are Rivers Edge® Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. The tree stands are used for bow and rifle hunting. They are made of metal with a dark gray finish and have black nylon straps with white stitching. The seats are camouflage and black and feature a yellow Rivers Edge logo on the top. The snap-hook assembly is used to attach the stand to trees or poles. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. The following models are being recalled: Model Name Model Number Big Foot RE500 Big Foot XL RE501 Lite Foot RE503 Baby Big Foot RE504 Big Foot with Footrest RE506 Big Foot XL with Footrest RE507 Big Foot XL with Fast Sticks RE510 Big Foot XL Lounger RE511 Model numbers are located on a black sticker on the seat post just below the seat and on the product packaging. |
| Product | Tree Stands for Hunters, About 14,000, Tree Stands (Hunting) |
| Sold at | Blain's Farm and Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm and Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide from May 1, 2012 to September 1, 2012 for between $39 and $120. |
| Importer | Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Tree Stands (Hunting)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Rivers Edge Tree Stands
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 13018The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13018. https://recallregister.com/product/1227-rivers-edge-recalls-hunters-tree-stands-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13018 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Rivers Edge has received three reports of incidents of snap-hook assemblies failing; one included minor injuries of bumps, bruises and soreness and one included a broken toe and lacerated hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Blain's Farm and Fleet, Gander Mountain, Mills Fleet Farm, Orscheln - Farm and Home, Rogers Sporting Goods, Scheels All Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide from May 1, 2012 to September 1, 2012 for between $39 and $120.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13018?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13018?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,000