Whitco outdoor steel stadium light poles (70-135 ft) from 2000-2005 may collapse, causing serious injury or death. Owners must have poles inspected by a professional to fix cracks at welds.
Collapse
Whitco Company LP made outdoor steel stadium light poles between 2000 and 2005 that can collapse, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Affected poles are 70 to 135 feet tall and weigh 1 to 4 tons, found at schools, parks, and stadiums. Owners must have these poles inspected by a professional to check for cracks at the welds.
The poles can crack at the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange, causing them to collapse. This collapse could result in serious injury or death due to the poles' weight and height. The hazard is not visible to the naked eye or with a magnifier, requiring professional inspection to detect cracks.
Owners of Whitco outdoor steel stadium light poles 70 to 135 feet tall manufactured between 2000 and 2005 are affected. People at highest risk include those who use these poles at schools, parks, or stadiums where they could collapse.
Whitco Company LP poles that are 70 feet or taller, manufactured between 2000 and 2005, and weigh 1 to 4 tons. These poles are typically found at schools, parks, and outdoor stadiums.
Have a professional engineer or Level II non-destructive testing technician inspect the pole for cracks at the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange.
If cracks or fracturing are detected, have the pole repaired or replaced by a qualified professional immediately.
Arrange for a design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole after inspection.
To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. A visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. Non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. If any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. A design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. CPSC recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. As the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection.
The poles can crack at the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange, which may cause collapse. A visual examination won't detect cracks, so professional inspection is needed.
Whitco Company LP poles that are 70 feet or taller, manufactured between 2000 and 2005, and weigh 1 to 4 tons are affected. These poles are typically found at schools, parks, and outdoor stadiums.
If cracks are found during inspection, have the pole repaired or replaced by a qualified professional immediately.
No, this recall only affects Whitco outdoor steel stadium light poles 70 feet or taller manufactured between 2000 and 2005.
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Subject: Recall 288 — Whitco Whitco Company LP poles 70 feet tall or higher Hello, I own a Whitco Company LP poles 70 feet tall or higher that is covered by recall 288 from Whitco. The official recall notice states: To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. A visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. Non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. If any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. A design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. CPSC recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. As the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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