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Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: February 20, 2008 Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 25,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Reason for Recall:
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.

Product Images

Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders

Product Information

Full 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 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 25,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 08197

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