CPSC recall 10-042, announced November 18, 2009, covers Gorilla EXO-Tech Safety Harness (about 90 units). The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (877) 685-7817, or go to www.gorillatreestands.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Similar to a shirt tag, there is a white manufacturing label on the inside of the back of the harness with the model number 45111 and manufacturing dates, 4/22/2009 or 6/26/2009.
Which products are included?
This safety harness, used as a fall restraint for hunting, is comprised of two leg straps and two shoulder straps, which connect to a waist belt and padded back support. There is a long, black tether strap at the top rear of the safety harness, which has gray and red accents. The name EXO-Tech is located on the right front shoulder strap and the name Gorilla is located on the left front should strap both in white lettering. Similar to a shirt tag, there is a white manufacturing label on the inside of the back of the harness with the model number 45111 and manufacturing dates, 4/22/2009 or 6/26/2009. These are the only harnesses recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gorilla
- Manufacturer
- Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
- Recall number
- 10-042
- Units
- About 90
- Manufactured in
- Philippines
- Sold at / sales period
- Cabelas, Bass Pro and at various sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009 for about $200.
EXO-Tech Safety Harness
CPSC product type: Hunting Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Gorilla Inc. at (877) 685-7817 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 to the firm at Gorilla, Inc., P.O. 378, Flushing, MI., 48433 or 3475 Eastman Drive, Flushing, MI. 48433.
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