Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18179 · Jun 20, 2018 · Werner
78,000
units affected
78,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18179
- Date
- Jun 20, 2018
- Company
- Werner
- Units affected
- 78,000
- Product
- Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves five models of aluminum telescoping ladders that can be used in five different positions (twin step ladder, stairway step ladder, extension ladder, wall ladder and as two scaffold bases). The date code is stamped on the inside of the outer leg of the ladder, beneath the bottom step. The model number is printed on a label located on the side of the ladder rail. The recalled ladders have a load capacity of 375 lbs. Model Number Date Codes Ladder Size MT-IAA-13A 121744XX or 011844XX 13 feet MT-IAA-17A 17 feet MT-IAA-22A 22 feet MT-IAA-26 26 feet MT-IAA-26A 26 feet
What can happen
The ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and return the ladder to the store of purchase to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a ladder breaking while in use, resulting in one injury to the left side and elbow of the consumer.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Lowe's stores nationwide from April 2018 through May 2018 for between $180 and $275.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled multi-purpose telescoping aluminum ladders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and return the ladder to the store of purchase to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.