Whitco Company LP poles 70 feet tall or higher
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Whitco Company LP has issued a recall to inspect and repair outdoor steel stadium light poles manufactured between 2000 and 2005. These poles, which stand 70 to 135 feet tall and weigh 1 to 4 tons, are located at recreational parks, schools, and outdoor stadiums. The poles pose a risk of collapse due to cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange, which could cause serious injury or death.
Owners of affected poles should immediately have them inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing technician using advanced inspection methods such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant testing, or ultrasonic inspection. If any cracking is found, the poles must be immediately repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. A design analysis to assess stresses on the pole is also recommended. Because the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners must arrange and pay for the inspection themselves.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Collapse
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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