I did a net search on API and found API Outdoors which sold API products but was not connected with API treestands. They had this posted on their site. I emailed them and they told me API had a huge recall of stands due to some lawsuit and they went under because of this. Not exactly sure when it happened. I also talked to one of the salespeople at my local sports store and they confirmed it.

I still see API products in Basspro and Cabelas (no Stiks) so I don't know if they had tons of stands left or what. Can't seem to find the full story.

I'm callling Cabelas and other stores today to see if I can get a lead.

Jack