RECALL - Pullover Style Full Body Harness (for deer hunting)

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Date
January 2008

Product Name
Pullover Style Full Body Harness (for deer hunting)

Full Product Description
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.

Does not include harnesses sold with ladder stands before 2007.

Hazard Identified
Straps do not meet tensile strength specification. The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.

No injuries have been reported to Health Canada to date.

Corrective Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately.

Consumers may contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Number Sold
Approximately 6000 of the recalled harnesses were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold
Sold from April 2007 through to October 2007 at sporting goods retailers.

Manufactured in China.

Distributor
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Michigan