CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-05-24). Hazards: fall. Models: 99067, 99068, 99069. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04551 |
| Published | 2004-05-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |
| Product category | Ladders & Accessories |
| Products | Stow-Anywhere Ladders |
| Firm named in the title | LB International Inc. |
| Firms | LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Model numbers | 99067, 99068, 99069 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200. |
Description
The ladders were sold in three sizes. The 6-foot ladders that extend to 10 feet have model number 99067. The 7-foot ladders that extend to 12 feet have model number 99068. The 8-foot ladders that extend to 14 feet have model number 99069. The model number was listed in the firm's catalog and Web site, and used for ordering. Model numbers are not written on the ladders. Each ladder bears a label on the side rail that reads, "Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Ladder."
Hazard
A rung on these aluminum, multi-purpose ladders can release or the side rail can bend unexpectedly. If that happens, the ladder can collapse, causing the user to fall.
Remedy
Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
LB International Inc. received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder.
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