Louisville Ladder Recalls Fiberglass Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Louisville Ladder is recalling about 25,000 fiberglass extension ladders because the fly section may fail to lock, posing a fall risk.
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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" brand fiberglass extension ladders. The recall involves Type I, IA, or II ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs manufactured between September 2007 and October 2007. Specific affected models include various Louisville/Davidson and Michigan brand units listed in the official recall notice.
The hazard exists because the extension or "fly" section of the ladder can fail to lock, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The ladders were sold at industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.
Consumers should stop using the recalled ladders immediately. They should contact Louisville Ladder at (800) 660-4355 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.louisvilleladder.com for instructions on inspecting the ladder and receiving a free repair kit if necessary. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders
- Manufacturer
- Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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