The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V762000·Announced 2018-10-30

Altec Recalls 2009 Aerial Devices Due to Riser Assembly Cracking Risk

Altec Industries is recalling 2009 LSS 60 and LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices because the elevator riser assembly may crack and fail, increasing the risk of 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 can increase the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury or death reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2009 Altec LSS 60 or LSS 70 Elevator Aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect in the elevator riser assembly, which may crack and fail.

If the elevator riser fails, it can increase the risk of injury or death. The recall began on December 27, 2018.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the elevator riser for cracks, repair any that are found, and install an update kit free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
4

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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