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CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders

Recall 06-038 · November 23, 2005 · Louisville Ladder

What to doConsumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-038 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 23, 2005
Brand
Louisville Ladder
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 3,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
April 16, 2024

What was recalled

The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs, and include the 27 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 FA1012 Multi-Purpose Ladder FA1016 Multi-Purpose Ladder FC1006 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1007 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008-000043 Step-to-Straight Ladder FE8406 Manhole Ladder FE8408 FE8408-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8410 Manhole Ladder FE8410-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8412 Manhole Ladder FE8412-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16E36 Manhole Ladder FE8416 Manhole Ladder FE8416-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8418 Manhole Ladder FE8418-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8420 Manhole Ladder FE8420-E16 Manhole Ladder FX1008 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1010 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1012 Extension Trestle Ladder L-3091-13 Ultimate Articulated Ladder L-3091-15 Ultimate Articulated Ladder

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders · About 3,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235.; Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky..

Injuries or incidents reported

Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

Louisville Ladder appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Louisville Ladder recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders (About 3,000 units). The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs, and include the 27 model numbers listed on the chart with manufacture dates and date codes from November 2004 through March 2005.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 16, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.