Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-20). Hazards: fall. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08197 |
| Published | 2008-02-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Ladders & Accessories |
| Products | Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders |
| Firm named in the title | Louisville Ladder |
| Firms | Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760. |
Description
The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs. The following models are included in the recall: Louisville/Davidson brand 534-24 618-24 FE1724 FE3228 L-3022-24PT 534-28 618-28 FE1728 FE3228-010002 L-3022-28PT 534-32 FE3224 FE3228-740037 L-3022-32PT 534-36 FE3224-E03 FE3228-E03 L-3121-24 534-40 FE3224-E08 FE3228-E03E34 578-24 FE3224-LO32 FE3232 578-28 FE3232-E03 578-32 FE3236 FE3240 Michigan brand 386124 386128 386132 386136 386140 The recall involves only models manufactured from September 2007 through October 2007. The model number and the manufacturing date code are located on the left side rail of the ladders. Ladders with two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail have already been inspected or repaired and are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on inspecting the ladder and receiving a free repair kit, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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