YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard
YTL International is recalling about 17,000 drywall lifts because they can fail and drop loads, posing an injury risk. No injuries have been reported.
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 the load can fall on the operator, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
YTL International is recalling approximately 17,000 drywall lifts sold in the United States and 2,700 in Canada. The recall involves metal lifts used to raise sheets of drywall, which are red with three 30-inch legs, casters, and a telescoping post that extends to 11 feet. The recalled units feature labels on the vertical mast stating "PERFORMANCE BUILT," "MUD BOSS," or "150 LB. DRYWALL PANEL HOIST."
The company is recalling the lifts because they can fail during use, causing the load of drywall to fall onto the operator. YTL has received two reports of the lifts failing and dropping their load, but no injuries have been reported.
The lifts were sold at Lowe's, Menards, and Orgill Inc. stores nationwide from January 2013 through January 2016 for about $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drywall lifts and contact YTL International at 888-723-6534 or online at www.ytlinternational.com to obtain a postage-paid shipping label for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Drywall lifts
- Manufacturer
- YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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