Louisville Manhole, Extension Trestle Ladders

Description: Louisville Ladder Inc. Recall of Industrial Ladders NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2005 Release #06-038 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 660-4356 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders Units: About 3,000 Manufacturer: Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. Hazard: The rung on the ladders could break near the side rail causing the user to fall. Incidents/Injuries: Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs, and include the 14 model numbers listed on the chart with manufacture dates and date codes from November 2004 through March 2005. The model number and the manufacture date code for all models except the FA1012 and FA1016 model ladder are located on the model number/notice label on the side rail of the ladders. The date code for the model FA1012 and FA1016 ladder is located on the metal wrap-around adjacent to the hinges. Model No. Type Model No. Type FA1012 FA1016 FC1006 FC1007 FC1008 FC1008-000043 FE8406 FE8408 FE8408-E16 FE8410 FE8410-E16 FE8412 FE8412-E16 FE8414 Multi-Purpose Ladder Multi-Purpose Ladder Step-to-Straight Ladder Step-to-Straight Ladder Step-to-Straight Ladder Step-to-Straight Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16 FE8414-E16E36 FE8416 FE8416-E16 FE8418 FE8418-E16 FE8420 FE8420-E16 FX1008 FX1010 FX1012 L-3091-13 L-3091-15 Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Manhole Ladder Extension Trestle Ladder Extension Trestle Ladder Extension Trestle Ladder Ultimate Articulated Ladder Ultimate Articulated Ladder Sold at: Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235. Manufactured In: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder if necessary. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Louisville Ladder at (800) 660-4356 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.louisvilleladder.com [Learn More]