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

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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."

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Hammacher Schlemmer is directly notifying consumers who purchased these ladders and providing information to return the ladders for a refund.

消费者联系信息

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.

相关企业

制造商：LB International Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.

制造国家/地区：China

零售商：Hammacher Schlemmer stores, catalogs and Web site sold these ladders nationwide, from April 2003 through February 2004, for between $140 and $200.