Severity
Moderate
CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer
Reported: May 24, 2004 Initiated: May 24, 2004 #04551 About 1,500 units
LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. issued this CPSC recall on May 24, 2004. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 1,500 units are affected. The recall was issued because: A rung on these aluminum, multi-purpose ladders can release or the side rail can bend unexpectedly. If that happens, th…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #04551) was formally reported on May 24, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1,500 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 22 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 1,500
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product 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."
Reason for Recall
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
- Units Affected
- About 1,500
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04551 |
| Date reported | May 24, 2004 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. |
| Units affected | About 1,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 24, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04551.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (04551) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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