CPSCMay 24, 2004

CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer

Why was CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund. 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 [email protected], and put "Ladder Return" in the subject line.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Stow-Anywhere Ladders
Company
LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Quantity
About 1,500
Sold at
Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200.
Recall date
May 24, 2004
Incidents / injuries
LB International Inc. received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The ladders were sold in three sizes. The 6-foot ladders that extend to 10 feet have model number 99067. The 7-foot ladders that extend to 12 feet have model number 99068. The 8-foot ladders that extend to 14 feet have model number 99069. The model number was listed in the firm's catalog and Web site, and used for ordering. Model numbers are not written on the ladders. Each ladder bears a label on the side rail that reads, "Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Ladder."

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