CPSC recall · Reported November 18, 2009
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard
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…
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich. recalled This safety harness, used as a fall restraint for hunting, is comprised of two leg straps….
Gorilla Inc. Recalls EXO-Tech Safety Harness Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich. in November 18, 2009. Reason: The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the f…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a…. Verify recall #10042 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the f….
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- November 18, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10042 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10042 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2009 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 90 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
- Check the recall number (10042) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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