Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 08035 · Kong

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 to and/or detachment from the tree.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

Gorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Gorilla Inc. at (800) 914-4567 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gorillatreestands.com. Consumers can also write the firm at Gorilla, Inc. 3475 Eastman Drive Flushing, Mich. 48433.

Product

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands

Manufacturer(s)

Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.

Retailers

Gander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.

Made in

China

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