Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Frontgate Closet Ladders

Date of Recall

2011-01-20

CPSC Release Number

11-718

Manufactured In

Indonesia

Units

About 38,000

Distributor

Dillon Davis, of South San Francisco, Calif.

Sold By

Frontgate stores in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio, in Frontgate and Sky Mall catalogs nationwide and on the Internet at Frontgate.com and Skymall.com from December 2005 through July 2010 for about between $90 and $150.

Problem/Hazard

The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Cinmar has received about 860 reports of the ladders breaking, including 28 reports of injuries such as bruises and lacerations to the knees, shins, ankles and feet.

Description

This recall involves Frontgate foldaway closet two- and three-step ladders. The ladders are made of mahogany wood and designed for use in walk-in closets. Catalog item numbers included in the recall are 11998 for the two-step and 11675, 11975, 30269, 37935 and 40645 for the three-step ladder.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and contact Frontgate for instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the ladder. Frontgate is directly contacting all known consumers.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Frontgate at (888) 298-4651 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall website at www.regcen.com/frontgateladder

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