CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 23, 2005

CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders

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

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235.
Injuries
Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Recall Number
06038

Product Information

Product Name
Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders
Product Type
Ladders & Accessories
Number of Units
About 3,000
Manufacturer Name
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Manufactured In
Mexico

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Full Contact Information

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