Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

“Louisville/Davidson” and “Michigan” Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders

Date of Recall

2008-02-20

CPSC Release Number

08-197

Manufactured In

Mexico

Company Phone Number

(800) 660-4356

Units

About 25,000

Manufacturer

Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.

Sold By

Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.

Problem/Hazard

The extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

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
534-24	618-24	FE1724	FE3228	L-3022-24PT
534-28	618-28	FE1728	FE3228-010002	L-3022-28PT
534-32		FE3224	FE3228-740037	L-3022-32PT
534-36		FE3224-E03	FE3228-E03	L-3121-24
534-40		FE3224-E08	FE3228-E03E34
578-24		FE3224-LO32	FE3232
578-28			FE3232-E03
578-32			FE3236
			FE3240
Michigan brand
386124
386128
386132
386136
386140

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.

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

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