CPSC recall 08-035, announced October 18, 2007, covers Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands (about 6,000 units). The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 914-4567, or go to www.gorillatreestands.com.
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This recall involves Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands with model number 43032 and batch numbers G051507, G051507D, G061507D, G071507D, and G081507D.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Gorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gorilla
- Manufacturer
- Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
- Recall number
- 08-035
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Gander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.
Kong Maxx Ladder Stands
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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