CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-038

Date: November 22, 2005

Product Name: Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders

Recall Description:

The recalled ladders are Type 1A industrial ladders with fiberglass rails and round aluminum rungs and include the 14 model numbers listed on the chart with manufacture dates and date codes from November 2004 through March 2005. The model number and the manufacture date code for all models except the FA1012 and FA1016 model ladder are located on the model number/notice label on the side rail of the ladders. The date code for the model FA1012 and FA1016 ladder is located on the metal wrap-around adjacent to the hinges.Model No.TypeModel No.TypeFA1012FA1016FC1006FC1007FC1008FC1008-000043FE8406FE8408FE8408-E16FE8410FE8410-E16FE8412FE8412-E16FE8414Multi-Purpose LadderMulti-Purpose LadderStep-to-Straight LadderStep-to-Straight LadderStep-to-Straight LadderStep-to-Straight LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderFE8414-E16FE8414-E16E36FE8416FE8416-E16FE8418FE8418-E16FE8420FE8420-E16FX1008FX1010FX1012L-3091-13L-3091-15Manhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderManhole LadderExtension Trestle LadderExtension Trestle LadderExtension Trestle LadderUltimate Articulated LadderUltimate Articulated Ladder

Hazard Description:

The rung on the ladders could break near the side rail causing the user to fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Replace

Units: About 3,000

Incidents:

Louisville Ladder has received two reports of rungs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2005 for between $75 and $235.

Manufactured In:

Mexico