The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06549·Announced 2006-05-10

Ladder Extensions Recalled Due to Risk of Detaching and Hitting Consumers

American Innovations Corp. is recalling Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions that can detach and fall, posing a risk of serious head injuries to bystanders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where serious head injuries are possible, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

American Innovations Corp. is recalling approximately 750 Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions. These products fit over extension ladder rails to provide handholds for safe passage to a platform or rooftop. The recall is due to a defect where the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder may not be tight enough, allowing the unit to detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered.

The falling unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries. The company has received one report of an extension falling off a ladder, but no injuries have been reported. The affected units were sold at hardware supply stores, catalogs, and the American Innovations Corp. website nationwide from September 2004 through February 2006 for between $325 and $380.

Owners are being sent a free repair kit that includes a safety strap and assembly instructions. Until the repair is completed, consumers should check to ensure the knob securing the extension unit is tight during use. For more information, consumers can contact American Innovations toll-free at (888) 912-9888 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions
Category
Consumer Product — Ladders & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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