I just received word that "Rivers Edge" of Cumberland, WI has announced a voluntary recall of Chinese-made treestands due to snap hook failures that have resulted in injuries.  The models involved are:

Big Foot

Baby Big Foot

Lite Foot

Users can urged to quit using and contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands for a replacement part.

   .... thanks Lon, safety first !!

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I think I have one of those. Here is the link to the recall notice on their site.

http://www.huntriversedge.com/recall/2012/safety.html

Thanks! Don't know why we keep buying their cheap cpies of our products.

Family Traditions-Michigan made. You get what you pay for and when 20' up in the air, saving $100 really isn't a savings at all...

http://www.familytraditiontreestands.com/

http://www.familytraditiontreestands.com/LockOn.html

Another recall - this time Summit.

http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1351152502xqzzysy552y