The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·04551·Announced 2004-05-24

CPSC Recalls LB International Stow-Anywhere Ladders Due to Collapse Risk

LB International is recalling about 1,500 Stow-Anywhere ladders sold by Hammacher Schlemmer because rungs can release or rails can bend, causing collapse.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (ladder collapse) with a reported injury (fractured leg), which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

LB International Inc. is recalling approximately 1,500 Stow-Anywhere ladders sold by Hammacher Schlemmer. The recall involves three sizes of aluminum, multi-purpose ladders: 6-foot (model 99067), 7-foot (model 99068), and 8-foot (model 99069). These ladders were sold nationwide via Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs, and website from April 2003 through February 2004 for between $140 and $200.

The ladders present a hazard because a rung can release or a side rail can bend unexpectedly, which may cause the ladder to collapse and result in a fall. LB International has received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder.

Consumers who purchased these ladders should stop using them immediately. Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers and providing information to return the ladders for a refund. Consumers can also call Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 233-4800 or email [email protected] with "Ladder Return" in the subject line.

The recalled product

Product
Stow-Anywhere Ladders
Manufacturer
LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Ladders
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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