The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V276000·Announced 2013-06-28

Altec Lift-All LSS Aerial Devices Recalled for Turntable Cracks

Altec is recalling 2008-2009 Lift-All LSS aerial devices because cracks in the turntable may cause failure, increasing the risk of personal 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 an aerial device that may result in failure and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Altec LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 ALTEC LLC/LIFT-ALL LSS aerial devices manufactured between December 2008 and October 2009. The recall involves 50 units.

The recall is being conducted because cracks may develop in the turntable. These cracks may result in the failure of the aerial device, which increases the risk of personal injury to the worker or those nearby.

Altec will notify owners to inspect the turntable. A stiffener repair kit will be installed on the turntable free of charge. The recall began in August 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-800-860-0183 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC LLC LIFT-ALL LSS
Brand
ALTEC LLC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices
Hazard
Affected units
50

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)

  • LIFT-ALL LSS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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