The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08139·Announced 2007-12-18

Gorilla Recalls Full Body Safety Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

Gorilla is recalling about 60,000 full body safety harnesses because they could fail during use, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where serious injury or death is possible due to equipment failure, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gorilla Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 Pullover Style Full Body Safety Harnesses, model SP40300. These harnesses were included as an accessory with Gorilla 2007 ladder stands and bear batch code numbers 020507, 030507, and 040507. The model and batch code number are printed on the label affixed to the harness.

The recall is being issued because the harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from a tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. No injuries have been reported to date.

The harnesses were sold as an accessory with 2007 ladder stands at sporting goods retailers nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for between $80 and $300. Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness. For additional information, consumers can contact Gorilla at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.gorillatreestands.com.

The recalled product

Product
Full Body Safety Harnesses
Category
Consumer Product — Hunting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
60,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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