Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08139 · Dec 18, 2007 · Gorilla Inc.
60,000
units affected
60,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08139
- Date
- Dec 18, 2007
- Company
- Gorilla Inc.
- Units affected
- 60,000
- Product
- Full Body Safety Harnesses
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Pullover Style Full Body Safety Harnesses model SP40300 that were included as an accessory with Gorilla 2007 ladder stands. The harnesses bear batch code numbers 020507, 030507 and 040507. The model and batch code number is printed on the label affixed to the harness.
What can happen
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The harness was available as an accessory with 2007 ladder stands at sporting goods retailers nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for between $80 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled full body safety harnesses?
Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.
What is the hazard?
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.