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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-11-23

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders

Is my product affected?

Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders

  • Brand Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs. The rungs on these ladders can break near the side rail, which could cause a user to fall. The recall affects 27 model numbers manufactured between November 2004 and March 2005, including multi-purpose ladders, step-to-straight ladders, manhole ladders, extension trestle ladders, and articulated ladders.

Consumers who own one of the recalled ladder models should stop using it immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and a replacement ladder if necessary. The model number and manufacture date code can be found on the label on the side rail of most models, or on the metal wrap-around adjacent to the hinges for the FA1012 and FA1016 models.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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