CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2010
Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death
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Whitco Company LP, of Fort Worth, Texas (which is out of business) recalled This recall to inspect and repair involves Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light pole….
Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Ser… was recalled by Whitco Company LP, of Fort Worth, Texas (which is out of business) in July 6, 2010. Reason: Collapse. Remedy: To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an enginee…. Verify recall #10295 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whitco Company LP, of Fort Worth, Texas (which is out of business) issued this CPSC recall-Collapse.
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- July 6, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10295 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
This recall to inspect and repair involves Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles from about 70 to 135 feet and weigh from about 1 to 4 tons. The poles are constructed of steel with a galvanized coating and were manufactured between 2000-2005.The poles can be found at facilities such as recreational parks and fields, schools and outdoor stadiums. Note: This release does not affect Whitco Pole products.
Reason for recall
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Remedy, what to do
To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. A visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. Non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. If any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. A design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. CPSC recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. As the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10295 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2010 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Whitco Company LP, of Fort Worth, Texas (which is out of business) |
| Affected scope | More than 2,500 |
| 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
To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing …
- Check the recall number (10295) 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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