Fiberglass Extension Ladders (Louisville Ladder) - Fall Risk (2008)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders
Brand
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky. is recalling Louisville/Davidson and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders. The hazard is: The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026