[Recalled] Stepladder and Stepstool Combination — The recalled products are Switch-it Type 1A Stepladder/Stepstools rated at 300… | CPSC 2012-12-11
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Stepladder and Stepstool Combination |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminum Products Co. Ltd. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 13063 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 11 December 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled products are Switch-it Type 1A Stepladder/Stepstools rated at 300 pounds. The Switch-it is an aluminum ladder that can be extended from a 2-foot stepstool to a 6-foot stepladder. It has flared C-channel outer rails that fit over inner rails. The outer rails have orange rocker-type locks on each side to hold the outer rails to the inner rails. The words "Switch-it by Little Giant" appear on the front of the top platform. Recalled Switch-it stepladder/stepstools have the following date stamps: 10622S, 10623S, 10624S, 10721S and 10722S. The date stamp is located immediately below the orange locks on the outer rails. Part Number "15124" is on the black and orange notice label attached to the back of the outer rails. Hazards: When extended, the inner side rails can separate from the outer side rails causing the user to fall.
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