CPSC Recall in 2008: Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-197

Date: February 19, 2008

Product Name: "Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders

Recall 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 Models534-24618-24FE1724FE3228L-3022-24PT534-28618-28FE1728FE3228-010002L-3022-28PT534-32 FE3224FE3228-740037L-3022-32PT534-36 FE3224-E03FE3228-E03L-3121-24534-40 FE3224-E08FE3228-E03E34 578-24 FE3224-LO32FE3232 578-28  FE3232-E03 578-32  FE3236    FE3240 Michigan brand Models386124    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.

Hazard Description:

The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 25,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Industrial supply stores and home centers nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $130 and $760.

Manufactured In:

Mexico