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

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 24, 2004
Recalled "Stow-Anywhere" Ladder
Recalled "Stow-Anywhere" Ladder

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

LB International Inc. received a report of one individual who fractured her leg while using the ladder.

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."

Sold on

Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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