Post: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now

Posted by Ed Fobian on 8/12/06

On Dec. 18th 2003 had a Gorilla Ladder, model # AL-13,
extended to 13 feet rested
on 8 foot eave edge. Base of ladder rested on level dry
concrete. It was around
noon and temperature was in the low 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
For reasons unknown,
Ladder base slid out while being climbed. It is suspected
that the plastic material
installed at base of ladder shoes is composed of a
hardened material that is highly
subject to slippage during cool weather. In addition the
surface area of the boot that
actually comes in contact with the ground surface is only
about 1/16 of an inch. The
boot of the ladder does not swivel our rotate to
compensate for angle of ground level.
Purchase of this ladder should be avoided until a time
that the manufacturer " TRICAM Industries",
can correct this unsafe product flaw. This ladder is
widely sold through Home Depot Stores at the
discounted rate of $99.00. This ladder should be recalled
but it is still being sold to the public
and business. The problem noted has been brought to the
attention of the foreign manufacturer, "TRICAM
Industries", they refuse to pull the product over only a
couple injuries. If you have encountered or
know of anyone who has encountered a fall or any injuries
from the use of this ladder? please post the
information on this message board so that this safety
matter can be more readily addressed by the manufacture
and to prevent future additional injuries from occurring
from the use of this unsafe product.

Posts on this thread, including this one

Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 8/12/06, by Ed Fobian.

Re: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 3/30/07, by Sheena Lane.

Re: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 12/01/07, by N Ferentinos.

Re: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 12/12/07, by Carl Anderson.

Re: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 7/10/08, by James Hackett.

Re: Recall Unsafe Gorilla Ladders now, 8/13/08, by J. Smith.