Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-20). Hazards: fall. About 38,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11718 |
| Published | 2011-01-20 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Stepladders |
| Products | Frontgate Closet Ladders |
| Firm named in the title | Frontgate |
| Firms | Dillon Davis, of South San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Indonesia |
| Units (US) | 38,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Frontgate stores in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio, in Frontgate and Sky Mall catalogs nationwide and on the Internet at Frontgate.com and Skymall.com from December 2005 through July 2010 for about between $90 and $150. |
Description
This recall involves Frontgate foldaway closet two- and three-step ladders. The ladders are made of mahogany wood and designed for use in walk-in closets. Catalog item numbers included in the recall are 11998 for the two-step and 11675, 11975, 30269, 37935 and 40645 for the three-step ladder.
Hazard
The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and contact Frontgate for instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the ladder. Frontgate is directly contacting all known consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Cinmar has received about 860 reports of the ladders breaking, including 28 reports of injuries such as bruises and lacerations to the knees, shins, ankles and feet.
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