[Recalled] Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders — The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass ra… | CPSC 2008-02-20

Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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