Safety regulator, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders
Recall 06038 · Nov 23, 2005 · Louisville Ladder Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06038
- Date
- Nov 23, 2005
- Company
- Louisville Ladder Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders
- Product type
- Ladders & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled multi-purpose, step-to-straight, combination, manhole and extension trestle ladders?
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.