Recall Register

Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC recall 10036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.

CPSC recall 10036 has the recall date 12 Nov 2009. The notice names the firm StrongBuilt. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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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CPSC recall 10036: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm.
Units13,000
Remedy optionsReplace, Refund
Description
Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.
ProductHang-On Fixed Position Treestands, About 13,000, Tree Stands (Hunting)
Sold atThe treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80.
ManufacturerStrongBuilt
ImporterGander Mountain Company
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
13,000Median of 2009: 10,000
CPSC recalls of 2009
383
Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
21%
Recalls of 2009 in the category Tree Stands (Hunting)
0%
Recalls on the register that name StrongBuilt
1

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10036. https://recallregister.com/product/36-treestands-recalled-by-gander-mountain-company-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 10036 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80.
Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 10036?
CPSC lists 2 remedy options: Replace, Refund
How many units are in CPSC recall 10036?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 13,000