Product Recall Number: 08-197
Why was "Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders recalled?
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 08-197
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2008-02-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders
Description: The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs. The following models are included in the recall: Louisville/Davidson brand Models534-24618-24FE1724FE3228L-3022-24PT534-28618-28FE1728FE3228-010002L-3022-28PT534-32 FE3224FE3228-740037L-3022-32PT534-36 FE3224-E03FE3228-E03L-3121-24534-40 FE3224-E08FE3228-E03E34 578-24 FE3224-LO32FE3232 578-28 FE3232-E03 578-32 FE3236 FE3240 Michigan brand Models386124 386128 386132 386136 386140 The recall involves only models manufactured from September 2007 through October 2007. The model number and the manufacturing date code are located on the left side rail of the ladders. Ladders with two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail have already been inspected or repaired and are not included in the recall.
Hazard Description: The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 25,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on inspecting the ladder and receiving a free repair kit, if necessary.
Sold At: Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed