Stepladder and Stepstool Combination
Description: The recalled products are Switch-it Type 1A Stepladder/Stepstools rated at 300 pounds. The Switch-it is an aluminum ladder that can be extended from a 2-foot stepstool to a 6-foot stepladder. It has flared C-channel outer rails that fit over inner rails. The outer rails have orange rocker-type locks on each side to hold the outer rails to the inner rails. The words "Switch-it by Little Giant" appear on the front of the top platform. Recalled Switch-it stepladder/stepstools have the following date stamps: 10622S, 10623S, 10624S, 10721S and 10722S. The date stamp is located immediately below the orange locks on the outer rails. Part Number "15124" is on the black and orange notice label attached to the back of the outer rails. [Learn More]
About 20,000 units were affected by this recall.
Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot
Switch-it stepstool /stepladder in the 2-foot stepstool configuration. Switch-it stepstool /stepladder in the 6-foot stepladder configuration
Stepladder and Stepstool Combination Recall Information
Country of Origin | China |
Recall Date | 12/11/2012 |
Recall ID | 1264 |
Recall Number | 13063 |
Product Type | Stepladders |
Hazard | When extended, the inner side rails can separate from the outer side rails causing the user to fall. |
Injuries | Wing Enterprises has received nine reports of the ladder becoming unstable causing the user to fall and sustain injuries ranging from scrapes and contusions to a fractured collar bone. |
Remedy | Customers should immediately stop using the recalled stepladder/stepstools and contact Wing Enterprises for a free replacement of the front outer section. |
Remedy Option | Repair |
Contact | Wing Enterprises Inc.; toll-free at (855) 595-3378, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.littlegiantladders.com/switch-it-recall, for more information. |
Last Updated | 05/28/2015 |
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