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Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 08-197 · February 20, 2008 · Louisville Ladder

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-197 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 20, 2008
Brand
Louisville Ladder
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 25,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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 The recall involves only models manufactured from September 2007 through October 2007. The model number and the manufacturing date code are located on the left side rail of the ladders. Ladders with two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail have already been inspected or repaired and are not included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders · About 25,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Extension Ladder and Labels
Recalled Extension Ladder and Labels

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.; Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky..

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?

Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders (About 25,000 units). The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.