Keller and Columbia Industrial Fiberglass Extension Ladders Recalled for Lock Defect
Keller Industries recalled 29,691 industrial fiberglass extension ladders sold as Keller and Columbia brands because a support brace could interfere with rung locks, creating a risk of collapse and serious injury.
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 in a ladder that could cause collapse and serious injury, meeting the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury reports (score 4).
Plain-English summary
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Keller Industries of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recalled 29,691 Industrial Type I and Industrial Heavy Duty Type IA fiberglass extension ladders. The ladders were sold under the brand names "Keller" and "Columbia" between 1990 and 1995. The specific models affected include Keller 5016, 5028, 5128, 5132, 5136, and 5140, as well as Columbia EF4128, EF1028, EF1032, EF1036, and EF1040.
The recall was issued because a support brace located on the ladder's base section could interfere with the operation of the rung locks. If the brace interferes with the locks, the ladder may appear to be securely locked in place when it is not. This defect could cause the ladder to collapse, resulting in a person standing on the ladder falling and being seriously injured.
Consumers should stop using the affected ladders immediately. To obtain a remedy, consumers should contact William Demeritt at Jacuzzi Brands Corp. in Chino Hills, California, at (909) 247-2033. The company will provide a rung lock replacement for retrofit or, if the retrofit is not available, a replacement ladder or a refund of the purchase price.
The recalled product
- Product
- Columbia Industrial fiberglass extension ladders
- Manufacturer
- Columbia
- Category
- Consumer Product — Ladders
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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