Urgent Safety Alert: Werner Ladders Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

An urgent safety alert has been issued for hundreds of thousands of Werner extension ladders, widely sold at major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, and various independent distributors. These popular ladders, essential tools for countless homeowners and professionals, are under a critical recall due to a potentially life-threatening defect: faulty plastic rivets that can cause the ladder to catastrophically collapse.

The U.S.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and WernerCo. have announced this significant recall affecting approximately 790,000 units in the United States and an additional 21,000 in Canada. The models implicated are specific Werner D6200, D7100, D1100, D1200, D1300, and D1500 series extension ladders.

The danger lies in the plastic rivets that connect the ladder’s side rails to its rungs. These rivets are prone to breaking, which can lead to sudden collapse and severe falls.

The severity of this issue is underscored by the reported incidents. There have been 13 documented cases of these ladders breaking, resulting in at least six injuries.

These injuries range from painful bruising to more serious fractures, highlighting the substantial risk posed to anyone using the affected products. While the initial recall was announced in April 2020 for the D6200 series, the ongoing nature of the hazard means it’s crucial for all owners of these specific Werner ladders to check their equipment immediately.

If you own a Werner D6200, D7100, D1100, D1200, D1300, or D1500 series extension ladder, it is imperative that you stop using it right away.

Your safety is paramount. To determine if your ladder is part of this recall and to learn how to claim your remedy, you must visit the dedicated recall website: www.wernerladderrecall.com. On this site, you can enter your ladder’s model number and date code to confirm if it is affected.

WernerCo.

is offering a full remedy for all recalled ladders. Consumers with affected models are eligible to receive either a free replacement ladder or a full refund. Do not take unnecessary risks with faulty equipment. Take a moment to check your ladder today and ensure your safety and that of those around you.