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U.S. CPSC July 14, 2010	Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard Bolts that secure the cam locs to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locs to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	BBK Enterprises Recall of Tree Climbers The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2002	API Outdoors Recalls Hunting Treestands A cable that secures the treestand to the tree can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010	Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2010	Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2006	Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2010	Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Hunter's View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007	Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2004	Hunting Tree Stands Recalled by Ol' Man Treestands A serrated blade that supports the stand on a tree can bend, posing the risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008	Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Rivers Edge/Ardisam, Inc. Recall of Tree Stands If the strap mounting bracket loosens or rotates, the strap hook can release, causing the tree stand to detach from the tree. If this occurs, the consumer could fall to the ground.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2006	Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2005	Fisher-Price Recall of Pogo Sticks An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.
U.S. CPSC October 10, 2002	Animal Toy Sponges Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2004	Bloomingdale's By Mail Recall of Candleholders The candleholders can tip over, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2010	Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2010	Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2010	Sportcraft Recalls Pogo Sticks Sold Exclusively at The Sports Authority Due to Risk of Serious Injury The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009	Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2010	Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	CESSO, LLC Recall of Tree Stand Components If the "Tree Lounge" is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. If the leveler is installed beneath the "Tree Lounge," the bolts attaching the leveler to the "Tree Lounge" can bend or begin to pull through the leveler. In either of these circumstances, users can lose their balance and possibly fall.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	Hunting Tree Stand Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $420,000 Civil Penalty The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that a Wisconsin-based tree stand manufacturer has agreed to pay the government a $420,000 civil penalty for failing to immediately report serious injuries to hunters with its Big Foot and Lite Foot series hunting tree stands.
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2001	Stride Rite Girl's Shoe Recall The buckle on Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006	Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005	Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 8, 2006	Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC October 10, 2002	Stuffed Pool Animal Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. The seams can separate exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2010	Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 28, 2001	Aqua-Leisure Inflatable Baby Float Recall The leg holes in the seat of the "SunSmart" float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2007	Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	Hunter's View Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2007	Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle. The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2007	Tree Stand Manufacturer Sued For Late Reporting of Injuries To the Government The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the filing of a lawsuit Ardisam Inc. for delaying the report of serious injuries with the Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands.
U.S. CPSC March 23, 2006	Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004	Regal Lager Recall to Repair "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carriers The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008	ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005	Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004	Candle Sets Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Paint on the exterior surface of the candles can sustain a flame posing a potential fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2007	iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2003	Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008	Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard Undersized wiring can cause the tree topper's switch assembly to overheat and melt posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008	Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011	Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2011	Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 29, 2008	New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
DailyCandy December 1, 2005	Waterworks Inconspicuously designed to look like an present, the Ever-Green Watering System sits under your tree and automatically gives it a drink.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Bauer Recalls Children's Hockey Sticks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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