Columbia Industrial Fiberglass Ladders (Columbia) – Structural Failure (1996)

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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Reason for Recall

As stated by CPSC

Industrial Fiberglass Extension Ladders Recalled by Keller NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Responding Company, Telephone number, address changes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Company Contact Number: (909) 247-2033 Originally issued April 10, 1996, Last Revised May 27, 2009 CPSC Hotline: 800-638-2772 Release # 96-095 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Keller Announce Recall of Certain Model Industrial Fiberglass Extension Ladders WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Keller Industries of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recalled 29,691 Industrial Type I and Industrial Heavy Duty Type IA fiberglass extension ladders. A support brace located on the ladder's base section could interfere with the operation of the rung locks. If the brace interferes with the locks, the ladder may appear to be securely locked in place when it is not. As a result the ladder could collapse causing a person standing on the ladder to fall and be seriously injured. Keller Industries sold the ladders under the brand names "Keller" and "Columbia". The following ladders are subject to the recall: Model Description Dates Manufactured Number Sold Keller 5016 16 ft., Yellow, Type I 3/1/93 - 12/31/94 635 Keller 5028 28 ft., Yellow, Type I 3/1/93 - 12/31/95 1,533 Keller 5128 28 ft., Orange, Type IA 7/1/90 - 12/31/95 19,283 Keller 5132 32 ft., Orange, Type IA 7/1/90 - 5/31/94 5,353 Keller 5136 36 ft., Orange, Type IA 3/1/91 - 12/31/95 221 Keller 5140 40 ft., Orange, Type IA 3/1/91 - 12/31/95 367 Columbia EF4128 28 ft., Yellow, Type I 3/1/93 - 12/31/95 40 Columbia EF1028 28 ft., Orange, Type IA 7/1/90 - 12/31/95 1,103 Columbia EF1032 32 ft., Orange, Type IA 7/1/90 - 5/31/94 677 Columbia EF1036 36 ft., Orange, Type IA 3/1/91 - 12/31/95 151 Columbia EF1040 40 ft., Orange, Type IA 3/1/91 - 12/31/95 328 Hardware and home supply stores sold the 16-foot ladder for $150 to $175; the 28-foot ladder for $250 to $300; the 32-foot ladder for $325 to $375; the 36-foot ladder for $400 to $450; and the 40-foot ladder for $450 to $500. Consumers should stop using the ladders immediately and contact William Demeritt, Jacuzzi Brands Corp., 13925 City Center Drive, Suite 200, Chino Hills, CA 91709, phone (909) 247-2033, to get a rung lock replacement for retrofit or, if the retrofit is not available, a replacement ladder or refund of the purchase price.

Recommended Action

Per CPSC guidance

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.