CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2008
Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. recalled The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D….
Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. in February 20, 2008. Reason: 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 inst…. Verify recall #08197 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers..
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- February 20, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08197 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 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.
Reason for recall
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08197 |
| Date reported | February 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| 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 inspecting the ladder and re…
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