The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E077000·Announced 2016-10-11

Christianson Recalls Aluminum Ladders for Toy Hauler Recreational Vehicles

Christianson is recalling aluminum black ladders for Toy Hauler RVs because the hinges may separate, causing the ladder to fall and risk injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 ladder may fall and cause injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Christianson Industries, Inc. is recalling certain aluminum black ladders manufactured between July 8, 2014, and August 31, 2015. These ladders were sold for installation on Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The affected units feature retractable hinges with a welded 'top hat' component that can separate from the hinge.

If the hinges separate from the ladder while it is in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to users.

Christianson will notify purchasers of the ladders and provide a repair kit for dealers to install free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact Christianson's customer service at 1-269-663-8502 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Christianson Industries Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Vehicle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
14,536

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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