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Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Published: October 18, 2007Recall ID: 08035Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands with model number 43032 and batch numbers G051507, G051507D, G061507D, G071507D, and G081507D. Model numbers are printed on the box only. Batch numbers are stamped on the vertical rail of the first ladder section. The stand is 19 feet to the shooting rail, or 16 feet 8 inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17½ inches wide. This is the only Gorilla, Inc. ladder stand with these dimensions.

Affected Products

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands

Additional Source Details

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TitleKong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
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Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Ladder Stand
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Images › 2 › CaptionLadder Stand Label
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Images › 3 › CaptionVertical Rail with Batch Number
Hazards › NameThe ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
Injuries › NameGorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.
Products › NameKong Maxx Ladder Stands
Products › TypeHunting Accessories
Products › Category I D2006
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 6,000
Recall I D4051
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Retailers › NameGander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.
Recall Date2007-10-18T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands with model number 43032 and batch numbers G051507, G051507D, G061507D, G071507D, and G081507D. Model numbers are printed on the box only. Batch numbers are stamped on the vertical rail of the first ladder section. The stand is 19 feet to the shooting rail, or 16 feet 8 inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17½ inches wide. This is the only Gorilla, Inc. ladder stand with these dimensions.
Recall Number08035
Manufacturers › NameGorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Gorilla Inc. at (800) 914-4567 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 the firm at Gorilla, Inc. 3475 Eastman Drive Flushing, Mich. 48433.
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmGorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
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