Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
RETRACTABLE PLATFORM STEP LADDER
Manufacturer: BUSTIN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 04E078000.
Campaign 04E078000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
In july 2004, bustin industrial products issued two service bulletins addressing issues concerning possible ladder failure.the first bulletin pertained to steel ladders.there are two concerns:1) under certain conditions the side pins become loose and back out;and2) the ladder stringers develop cracks. The second bulletin pertained to aluminum ladders.the concern with these ladders is that there is a potential for weld breakage on the steps.any of these failures can result in a fall injury. This preliminary evaluation was opened to understand bustin's rationale for not conducting a safety recall to address these issues.after further review, bustin has agreed to conduct a safety recall to inspect and repair the subject ladders.a copy of the recall is attached. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.