Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich., has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 90 EXO-Tech safety harnesses. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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.
In addition, the manufacturer of the harness used a previously untested carabiner connector located at the end of the tether at the back of harness, which is the portion of the tether that attaches to the tree. No incidents were reported.
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.
Manufactured in the Philippines, the recalled harnesses were sold at Cabelas, Bass Pro, and at various sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009 for about $200.
Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund. For additional information, contact Gorilla Inc. at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit www.gorillatreestands.com.