December 8, 2025 – A recent incident report details a severe injury sustained by a consumer after the ladder of a Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand allegedly bent in half, causing a fall from 15 feet. The incident resulted in a fractured ankle, raising significant safety concerns regarding the product’s structural integrity.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 18, 2025, an individual reported a serious accident involving their Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand. According to the report, the treestand, specifically its ladder component, proved to be “very flimsy.” While the consumer was using the treestand, the ladder reportedly bent in half without warning. This catastrophic failure led to the individual plummeting an estimated 15 feet to the ground. The impact of the fall resulted in a fractured ankle, requiring medical attention and causing significant physical trauma. The report underscores a critical failure in the product’s design or manufacturing, compromising user safety during a routine activity.
Safety Concerns
The reported incident with the Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand highlights severe safety concerns related to its structural integrity and the potential for catastrophic failure.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the risk of a fall from height. A 15-foot fall, as experienced in this incident, can lead to a wide range of severe injuries including fractures (as reported), head trauma, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, and even death. The sudden failure of a primary support component like a ladder leaves users with no time to react or prevent the fall, making the incident particularly dangerous.
- Long-Term Risks: Injuries such as a fractured ankle can result in long-term mobility issues, chronic pain, and a decreased quality of life. Depending on the severity of the fracture, extensive rehabilitation, surgery, and a prolonged recovery period may be necessary, impacting a person’s ability to work or engage in daily activities. Other potential long-term risks from falls include psychological trauma, fear of heights, and post-traumatic stress.
- Who Might Be Affected: This product is specifically designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who use treestands to elevate themselves for better vantage points. Therefore, individuals who own or regularly use the Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand, or similar models, are at direct risk. The incident suggests a potential widespread manufacturing or design defect that could affect any user, regardless of their experience level.
- Property Damage Potential: While the incident primarily details personal injury, a fall from a treestand could also lead to damage to personal property such as hunting gear, firearms, or other equipment being carried or stored on the stand.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the serious nature of this incident, consumers who own a Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand should take immediate action to ensure their safety and prevent similar accidents.
- Immediate Steps: If you own a Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand, immediately cease using the product. Do not attempt to climb or stand on the treestand until its safety can be verified.
- How to Check for the Affected Product: Verify the brand and model of your treestand. The affected product is the “Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand.” Look for these markings on the product itself or refer to your purchase receipts or owner’s manual.
- Prevention Measures: If you own this model, do not use it. If you use any treestand, always perform thorough pre-use inspections of all components, including ladders, straps, cables, and platforms, for any signs of wear, damage, or structural weakness. Always use a full-body harness and lifeline when ascending, descending, and while in a treestand, as recommended by industry safety standards.
- Reporting Procedures: We urge anyone who has experienced a similar incident or noticed defects with their Muddy Warrior DXT Treestand or other Good Sportsman Marketing products to report it. You can file an incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. This helps authorities track incidents and may lead to further investigation or recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this report, the manufacturer, Good Sportsman Marketing, LLC, has not provided a response to this specific incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.