Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08035 · Oct 18, 2007 · Gorilla Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08035
- Date
- Oct 18, 2007
- Company
- Gorilla Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Kong Maxx Ladder Stands
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands with model number 43032 and batch numbers G051507, G051507D, G061507D, G071507D, and G081507D. Model numbers are printed on the box only. Batch numbers are stamped on the vertical rail of the first ladder section. The stand is 19 feet to the shooting rail, or 16 feet 8 inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17½ inches wide. This is the only Gorilla, Inc. ladder stand with these dimensions.
What can happen
The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.
- Sold at
- Gander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kong maxx ladder stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment.
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.