CPSC2004-05-24
CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer
LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Hazard
A rung on these aluminum, multi-purpose ladders can release or the side rail can bend unexpectedly. If that happens, the ladder can collapse, causing the user to fall.
Remedy
Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund.
Sold at
Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
LB International Inc. received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Stow-Anywhere" Ladders
Consumer contact
Call Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 233-4800 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week. Consumers also can send an email to LBRecall@hammacher.com, and put "Ladder Return" in the subject line.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-LB-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fold-Away-Ladders-Sold-by-Hammacher-SchlemmerDon't want to check this manually?
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