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

Kong Maxx Ladder Stands

Date of Recall

2007-10-18

CPSC Release Number

08-035

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 914-4567

Units

About 6,000

Manufacturer

Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.

Sold By

Gander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Gorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.

Description

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-foot 8-inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17 ½ -inches wide. This is the only Gorilla, Inc. ladder stand with these dimensions.

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

For 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.

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!