Beware: Rejected Lonewolf stands

[WCB]

Lonewolf stands that were deemed to be bad are being sold by XOP, Inc. They are not safe and Lonewolf will not warranty them. As per the TMA they are "rejects" that somehow made it to this company and are now being sold.
I recieved this in an email from Lonewolf...

[WCB]

ttt

[bowhuntntxn]

Can you attach the email? How would one identify this rejected stand? Thanks for the heads up.

[VorTexan]

Hmmm. I need to see if I can get some.

[Scout Man]

I bought mine directly from Lone Wolf three years ago. I think I'm good.
How do rejected stands get to the market anyway? Lone wolf should destroy the ones deemed unsafe.

[Paslaw0311]

Sounds like lonewolf should buy back there leaked deffective stands, in an effort to keep there name and quality image secure

[WCB]

This is the text from Lonewolfs email to me:

Rejected Lone Wolf Product

Edwards, IL– Lone Wolf Treestands has recently been made aware that rejected Lone Wolf product originally produced overseas sometime in 2010 is currently being made available for sale by XOP, Inc. of Dubuque, IA. All goods being sold by XOP as Lone Wolf product failed to meet Lone Wolf Treestands’s standards and were rejected by Lone Wolf Treestands. Therefore, these rejected products are in no way warrantied or supported by Lone Wolf Treestands. Lone Wolf Treestands will not be held liable for any damages incurred by those choosing to purchase or use the rejected product being sold by XOP, Inc. as Lone Wolf product.

The products in question can be identified by their gray stand straps and black stand tubing. The products are being sold unboxed and without fall-arrest systems. The tree stand products do NOT meet TMA standards for sale.

Product models within the rejected inventory being sold by XOP may include: Alpha Hang On Stand (LW-AHO), Assault Hang On Stand (LW-ASHO), Elite Hang On Stand (LW-EHO), Mini-Climbing Stick 1-pc (LW-MCS1), Mini-Climbing Sticks 3-pcs (LW-MCS3), Climbing Sticks 1-pc (LW-CS1), Climbing Sticks 3-pcs (LW-CS3), Climbing Sticks 4-pcs (LW-CS4).

All warrantied Lone Wolf products are sold complete with Fall-Arrest Systems, instructions and include brown straps and brown stand tubing. Each warrantied Lone Wolf stand is sold in its model-specific box, clearly marked by UPC code and identified as being Made in the USA.

About Lone Wolf Treestands: Based in Edwards, IL Lone Wolf Treestands have long been the benchmark by which all other treestands are judged. Known for their innovative cast aluminum platform design providing superior strength, silence, and lightweight portability. For more information on the full line of Lone Wolf products, please visit www.lonewolfhuntingproducts.com

[WCB]

I bought mine directly from Lone Wolf three years ago. I think I'm good.
How do rejected stands get to the market anyway? Lone wolf should destroy the ones deemed unsafe.

you s/b OK.

Key word is "overseas"...

[bowhuntntxn]

Thanks for the heads up Mike.

[Spoken0313]

Key word is "overseas"...

yup

[bowhuntntxn]

The plot thickens!! I took it on my own to directly ask this company about selling the stands, and this is the email exchange. Notice the waiver part for a missing FAS!!

Dear Glenn,

We are certainly interested in potentially working with you. Where did you
get our information and how did you hear about us?

The product we have is the remaining inventory from 2010 production for Lone
Wolf. It is the same product that they sold all year and was then
repossessed and diverted from Lone Wolf at the end of the year. It is not
seconds or rejected. All hang on stands are available as well as climbing
sticks. The hang on stands do not come with a FAS; therefore, we request a
disclaimer signature before making a sale.

Please let us know where you reside and we will respond.

Hopefully, we can work together.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Goninen

-----Original Message-----
From: salsmang@yahoo.com [mailto:salsmang@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 10:04 AM
To: info@xopoutdoors.com
Subject: Rejected Lone Wolf stands

Is it true you are selling Lone Wolf products that were manufactured
overseas and have been rejected from LoneWolf and will not be warrantied?

Replaced fully,
Glenn

Sent from my iPad

and Mike, PM sent.

[raiderelkhunter]

These can't be any less safe than a game winner from academy

[VorTexan]

Always 2 sides.

[WCB]

I wonder if they would be liable if the stands fail???

[bowhuntntxn]

Doubtful. Especially since they make you sign a waiver before the sale.

PM sent mike.