Altec AT40M/P Aerial Devices Recalled for Electrical Shock Risk
Altec Industries is recalling AT40M/P aerial devices manufactured between June 2007 and October 2009 because fiberglass arm links may lose electrical insulation, posing a shock hazard.
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 source text explicitly states that 'death or serious injury may result' if the defect occurs, which aligns with the NHTSA criterion for severe injury reports or high-risk structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain AT40M/P aerial devices manufactured from June 2007 through October 2009. The recall involves 103 units where the fiberglass arm links may develop reduced electrical isolation performance over time. This degradation may cause the links to conduct current.
If the arm link conducts current and comes into contact with an electrical wire, the operator may be shocked or electrocuted. The source text states that death or serious injury may result from this hazard.
The safety recall began on May 23, 2011. Altec will replace the affected links free of charge. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AT40M/P
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 103
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AT40M/P
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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