The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V779000·Announced 2019-10-30

Altec Recalls 2018-2019 Aerial Devices Due to Missing Stability Tests

Altec Industries is recalling 2018-2019 aerial devices that were not stability tested according to ANSI A92.2 standards, posing a risk of collapse.

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 injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) involving significant injury or death risks.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT37-G, AT40-G, and AT248F Aerial Devices. The recall involves 15 units that have not been stability tested in accordance with ANSI A92.2 standards.

The defect presents a safety hazard because an unstable aerial device may suddenly collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death. The recall began on December 16, 2019.

Altec will notify owners and instruct them to perform a stability test. Owners may also 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
15

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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