CPSCNovember 18, 2009

Gorilla Inc. EXO-Tech Safety Harness recall: Fall Hazard

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

Why was Gorilla Inc. EXO-Tech Safety Harness 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
EXO-Tech Safety Harness
Company
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Quantity
About 90
Sold at
Cabelas, Bass Pro and at various sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009 for about $200.
Recall date
November 18, 2009
Incidents / injuries
No incidents were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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 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.

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