Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-12-11 · 13063
Hazards
When extended, the inner side rails can separate from the outer side rails causing the user to fall.
Recall
Number
13063
Date
2012-12-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stepladder and Stepstool Combination
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminum Products Co. Ltd.
Retailer(s)
The Home Depot and online at Homedepot.com from August 2012 to October 2012 for about $88.
Importer(s)
Wing Enterprises Inc., of Springville, Utah
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled products are Switch-it Type 1A Stepladder/Stepstools rated at 300 pounds. The Switch-it is an aluminum ladder that can be extended from a 2-foot stepstool to a 6-foot stepladder. It has flared C-channel outer rails that fit over inner rails. The outer rails have orange rocker-type locks on each side to hold the outer rails to the inner rails. The words "Switch-it by Little Giant" appear on the front of the top platform. Recalled Switch-it stepladder/stepstools have the following date stamps: 10622S, 10623S, 10624S, 10721S and 10722S. The date stamp is located immediately below the orange locks on the outer rails. Part Number "15124" is on the black and orange notice label attached to the back of the outer rails.