Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2018-06-20. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 78,000Units
2018-06-20Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves five models of aluminum telescoping ladders that can be used in five different positions (twin step ladder, stairway step ladder, extension ladder, wall ladder and as two scaffold bases). The date code is stamped on the inside of the outer leg of the ladder, beneath the bottom step. The model number is printed on a label located on the side of the ladder rail. The recalled ladders have a load capacity of 375 lbs. Model Number Date Codes Ladder Size MT-IAA-13A 121744XX or 011844XX 13 feet MT-IAA-17A 17 feet MT-IAA-22A 22 feet MT-IAA-26 26 feet MT-IAA-26A 26 feet
- The hazard
- The ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- Injuries
- The firm has received one report of a ladder breaking while in use, resulting in one injury to the left side and elbow of the consumer.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and return the ladder to the store of purchase to receive a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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