Altec Recalls 2004-2005 Aerial Devices Due to Boom Failure Risk
Altec is recalling 2004-2005 aerial devices and elevators because the fiberglass upper boom may fail without warning, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
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 the defect increases the risk of serious injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2005 AM547, AM650, 855, and 862 Aerial Devices, as well as AM650 and 855 Elevators. The recall involves 199 units where the fiberglass upper boom may fail without warning.
If the upper boom fails during operation, it would increase the risk of serious injury or death. Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fiberglass upper boom free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 654. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Devices
- Affected units
- 199
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)
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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