Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08197. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and contact Louisville Ladder for instructions on inspecting the ladder and receiving a free repair kit, if necessary.
CPSC recall 08197 has the recall date 20 Feb 2008. The notice names the firm Louisville Ladder. The recall has about 25,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Description | The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs. The following models are included in the recall: Louisville/Davidson brand 534-24 618-24 FE1724 FE3228 L-3022-24PT 534-28 618-28 FE1728 FE3228-010002 L-3022-28PT 534-32 FE3224 FE3228-740037 L-3022-32PT 534-36 FE3224-E03 FE3228-E03 L-3121-24 534-40 FE3224-E08 FE3228-E03E34 578-24 FE3224-LO32 FE3232 578-28 FE3232-E03 578-32 FE3236 FE3240 Michigan brand 386124 386128 386132 386136 386140 The recall involves only models manufactured from September 2007 through October 2007. The model number and the manufacturing date code are located on the left side rail of the ladders. Ladders with two green dots near the bottom of the left side base rail have already been inspected or repaired and are not included in the recall. |
| Product | Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders, About 25,000, Ladders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760. |
| Manufacturer | Louisville Ladder Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2008 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 |
| 23 Nov 2005 | CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08197. https://recallregister.com/product/4209-louisville-ladder-recalls-extension-ladders-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 08197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico