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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-02-20

Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders

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

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

What happened

Louisville Ladder is recalling certain extension ladders because the fly section can fail to lock properly, creating a fall hazard. The recall affects Type I, IA, and II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs sold under the Louisville/Davidson and Michigan brand names, specifically models manufactured between September 2007 and October 2007. The model number and manufacturing date code can be found on the left side rail of the ladder.

Consumers who own recalled ladders should stop using them immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on how to inspect their ladder and obtain a free repair kit if needed. Ladders that have already been inspected or repaired can be identified by two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail.

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

Hazard

The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

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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