Re: Gorilla ladder model #01-24001-01 4 step

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Greetings: I am looking for just this ladder for a lawsuit
now pending in the NJ Superior Court in Bergen Co. New
Jersey. Both the company and this model are no longer in
business.

On 11/10/09, R. Brescia wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I was using a Gorilla ladder model#01-24001-01 - 4 step
> light duty step ladder yesterday. While working on a
> gutter, this ladder without any prior warning just
> collapsed causing me to fall and get injured. I discovered
> that the leg had a clean break in it at the first step
> where the fastening device is drilled through.I was well
> whithin the weight limit of 225 pounds. Clearly, this
> product is defective and I was wondering if anyone else
> owning this model has had a similar experience?
>
> I spoke with a product defect person at Tricam this
> morning and was extremely annoyed by both his questions
> and attitude. I got the distinct impression that he was
> holding something back when I continued to tell him that
> his product was defective;like he already knew it.
>
> I have just started my search to see if others have
> experienced the same thing. I'm curious to know if anyone
> else is familiar with any recalls/defects of this model?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Ralph B.