Werner Co, of Greenville, Pennsylvania, is recalling about 78,000 Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders due to a fall hazard.
The recall was issued because the ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
There has been 1 report of a ladder breaking while in use. The person suffered an injury to their left side and their elbow.
This recall involves 5 models of aluminum telescoping ladders that can be used in five different positions with a load capacity of 375 lbs.
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Model Number |
Date Codes |
Ladder Size |
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MT-IAA-13A |
121744XX or 011844XX |
13 feet |
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MT-IAA-17A |
17 feet |
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MT-IAA-22A |
22 feet |
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MT-IAA-26 |
26 feet |
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MT-IAA-26A |
26 feet |
The ladders were sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores nationwide from April 2018 through May 2018 for between $180 and $275.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and return the ladder to the store of purchase to receive a full refund.
For more information, call Werner toll-free at 888-523-3370 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customercare@wernerladder.com or online at www.wernerco.com and click on “News, Events & Recalls” located at the top of the page.