CPSC recall 08-139, announced December 18, 2007, covers Gorilla Full Body Safety Harnesses (about 60,000 units). The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness. Recall contact: call (877) 685-7817, or go to www.gorillatreestands.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model and batch code number is printed on the label affixed to the harness.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gorilla
- Recall number
- 08-139
- Units
- About 60,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Full Body Safety Harnesses
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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