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Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Safety Harness
  • Recalled Safety Harness and Label Location
Name of Product:
EXO-Tech Safety Harness
Hazard:

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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 18, 2009
Units:

About 90

Consumer Contact

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.

Recall Details

Description:

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 grey 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

No incidents were reported.

Sold At:
Cabelas, Bass Pro and at various sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009 for about $200.
Manufacturer(s):
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Manufactured In:
Philippines
Recall number:
10-042

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