CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders
CPSC recall 06038. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on receiving a free inspection and replacement ladder, if necessary.
CPSC recall 06038 has the recall date 23 Nov 2005. The notice names the firm Louisville Ladder. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Ladders & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Description | The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs, and include the 27 model numbers listed on the chart with manufacture dates and date codes from November 2004 through March 2005. The model number and the manufacture date code for all models except the FA1012 and FA1016 model ladder are located on the model number/notice label on the side rail of the ladders. The date code for the model FA1012 and FA1016 ladder is located on the metal wrap-around adjacent to the hinges. Model No. Type FA1012 Multi-Purpose Ladder FA1016 Multi-Purpose Ladder FC1006 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1007 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008 Step-to-Straight Ladder FC1008-000043 Step-to-Straight Ladder FE8406 Manhole Ladder FE8408 FE8408-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8410 Manhole Ladder FE8410-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8412 Manhole Ladder FE8412-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8414-E16E36 Manhole Ladder FE8416 Manhole Ladder FE8416-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8418 Manhole Ladder FE8418-E16 Manhole Ladder FE8420 Manhole Ladder FE8420-E16 Manhole Ladder FX1008 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1010 Extension Trestle Ladder FX1012 Extension Trestle Ladder… |
| Product | Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders, About 3,000, Ladders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235. |
| Manufacturer | Louisville Ladder Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Ladders & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Louisville Ladder
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06038The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06038. https://recallregister.com/product/3166-cpsc-louisville-ladder-inc-announce-recall-of-industrial-ladders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico