American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers
CPSC recall 06549. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. The unit could hit a bystander, causing serious head injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Owners are being sent a free repair kit, including a safety strap and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. Until the repair is made, consumers should check to make sure the knob securing the extension unit is tight during use.
CPSC recall 06549 has the recall date 10 May 2006. The notice names the firm American Innovations. The recall has about 750 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Ladders & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of an extension falling off a ladder. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 750 |
| Description | The Ladder Walk-Through Railing Extensions fit over extension ladder rails and provide handholds for safe passage while moving to a platform or rooftop. |
| Product | Walk-Through Railing Ladder Extensions, About 750, Ladders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Hardware supply stores, catalogs, and the American Innovations Corp. Web site nationwide from September 2004 through February 2006 for between $325 and $380. |
| Distributor | American Innovations Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 750Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Ladders & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name American Innovations
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06549The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06549. https://recallregister.com/product/3418-american-innovations-corp-recalls-ladder-extensions-that-can-detach-an/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06549 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of an extension falling off a ladder. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hardware supply stores, catalogs, and the American Innovations Corp. Web site nationwide from September 2004 through February 2006 for between $325 and $380.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06549?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 750
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States