Kong Maxx Ladder Stands Sold at Gander Mountain Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08035
Recall Date
2007-10-18
Manufacturer
Gorilla Inc., of Flushing, Mich.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Products Involved
Kong Maxx Ladder Stands
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ladder stands and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
Reported Injuries
Gorilla Inc. has received two reports of consumers who fell from these ladder stands and suffered injuries to the back and knee.
Sold At
Gander Mountain stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $180.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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 feet 8 inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17½ inches wide. This is the only Gorilla, Inc. ladder stand with these dimensions.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28