Big Game Treestands Recalls 2021 The Captain Hang-on Treestands Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #22034
Recall Date
2021-12-22
Manufacturer
Big GameTreestands, of Irving, Texas
Units Affected
About 1,030
Products Involved
The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)
Hazard
The crimps of the plastic-coated cables can slip during use causing the standing platform to release, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and contact Big Game Treestands to receive either replacement cables or to return the treestand for a full refund. Big Game Treestands is contacting all known consumers directly. To receive replacement cables, the company will set up pick-up of the original cables and delivery of the replacement cables to the consumers address. If a full refund is requested, the consumer will be asked to mail back the entire treestand using a pre-pa
Reported Injuries
GSM Outdoors has received 10 reports of the treestand cables releasing and causing consumers to fall. Two injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Nationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods, Al & Bobs Sports, Hilltop Sports, The Sportsmen, Perfect 10 Outdoors, Vanderbilt's # 817, VF Sports, Westbury Ace Hardware, Rocky's Great Outdoors, Backwoods Boys, Native Outdoors Warehouse, Simpson Manning Hardware, Simpson Plaza Hardware, The Co-Op, R & L Archery, Keystone Country Store, Thruway Sports # 27 and Overland Park Scheels from August 2021 through October 2021 for between $60 and $80.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves a certain batch of Big Game Treestands 2021 model year The Captain Hang-on Treestands, model BGM-FP0050 with serial/batch number 2M-0121 only. This is a Hang-on style treestand used to hunt from elevation. It is black in color with a flip back seat imprinted with the name "Big Game Treestands" and a foot rest. The model is identified on the product box and in the product instruction manual. Serial/Batch number "2M-0121" is located on a metal plate riveted to the frame support.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28