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Full Body Safety Harnesses
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 60,000
- Recall date
- December 18, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Full Body Safety Harnesses Recalled by Gorilla Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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