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YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 16-149 · April 20, 2016 · YTL

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled drywall lifts and contact YTL for a postage paid shipping label to ship them to YTL for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-149 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 20, 2016
Brand
YTL
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Drywall lifts
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 22, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves YTL drywall lifts used for lifting sheets of drywall. The metal lifts are red, have three 30-inch legs with casters at the base, horizontal bars at the top to hold the drywall and a telescoping post that can extend vertically to a height of 11 feet using the manual crank. The recalled drywall lifts have a label on the vertical mast stating "PERFORMANCE BUILT," "MUD BOSS" OR "150 LB. DRYWALL PANEL HOIST."

Is my product affected?

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

  • Drywall lifts · About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's, Menards and Orgill Inc. stores nationwide from January 2013 through January 2016 for about $250.; YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received two reports of the drywall lifts failing and dropping their load. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

YTL International toll-free at 888-723-6534 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ytlinternational.com and click on RECALL for more information.

Recall history and context

YTL appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Drywall lifts (About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves YTL drywall lifts used for lifting sheets of drywall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drywall lifts and contact YTL for a postage paid shipping label to ship them to YTL for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 2016. 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.