CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2005
CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. recalled The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round alumi….
CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders was recalled by Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. in November 23, 2005. Reason: Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for inst…. Verify recall #06038 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall..
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- agency class
- November 23, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06038 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs, and include the 27 model numbers listed on the chart with manufacture dates and date codes from November 2004 through March 2005. The model number and the manufacture date code for all models except the FA1012 and FA1016 model ladder are located on the model number/notice label on the side rail of the ladders. The date code for the model FA1012 and FA1016 ladder is located on the metal wrap-around adjacent to the hinges. Model No. Type FA1012 Multi-Purpose Ladder FA1016 Multi-Purpose Ladder FC1006 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1007 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008-000043 Step-to-Straight Ladder FE8406 Manhole Ladder FE8408 FE8408-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8410 Manhole Ladder FE8410-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8412 Manhole Ladder FE8412-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16E36 Manhole Ladder FE8416 Manhole Ladder FE8416-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8418 Manhole Ladder FE8418-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8420 Manhole Ladder FE8420-E16 Manhole Ladder FX1008 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1010 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1012 Extension Trestle Ladder L-3091-13 Ultimate Articulated Ladder L-3091-15 Ultimate Articulated Ladder
Reason for recall
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06038 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2005 |
| Date initiated | November 23, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection …
- Check the recall number (06038) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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