CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer
USCPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer
Recalling Firm: LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Stow-Anywhere Ladders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-LB-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fold-Away-Ladders-Sold-by-Hammacher-Schlemmer |
| Title | CPSC, LB International Inc. Announce Recall of Fold-Away Ladders Sold by Hammacher Schlemmer |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/stow-anywhere-ladder.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Stow-Anywhere" Ladder |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | LB International Inc. received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder. |
| Products › Name | Stow-Anywhere Ladders |
| Products › Type | Ladders & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2024 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 2750 |
| Remedies › Name | Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-24T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 04551 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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