Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled December 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 08139 · Full

Hazard

The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.

Units

About 60,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.

Contact

For additional information, contact Gorilla at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.gorillatreestands.com

Product

Full Body Safety Harnesses

Distributed by

Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →