US EditionWerner recalls more than 100,000 ladders due to potential fall and injury hazard
Werner recalled 122,250 ladders after 18 reported falls and 14 injuries linked to a faulty locking mechanism that can fail and cause users to fall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
- Werner announced a recall on August 14, 2025, of about 122,250 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro ladders sold nationwide through Home Depot and online from November 2021 to February 2024.
- The recall stems from a faulty locking mechanism that can jam and fail to lock, creating a fall hazard which led to 18 reported falls and 14 injuries including bruises, lacerations, head injuries, and fractures.
- Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled silver ladders with blue tops and labels immediately and to register at Werner's website to receive instructions for safe disposal and a full refund.
- Werner will send refund checks once owners verify they have disposed of the recalled ladders. For support, customers can reach the company by phone on weekdays between morning and early evening hours, Eastern time, at 888-624-1907.
- This recall highlights safety risks associated with the locking mechanism and indicates Werner's cooperation with federal regulators to address consumer hazards involving the Multi-Max Pro ladders.
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CPSC recalls Werner ladders sold by Home Depot due to fall risk
ALABAMA (WHNT) — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday that about 122,250 units of Werner ladders were recalled due to the risk of falling. CPSC announced that the ladders' locking mechanism can jam, meaning it isn't fully locked into place. This increases the fall risk. This specific recall includes the Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladder. The ladders were sold in silver with a blue top and a …
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Over 100,000 ladders were recalled by Werner on Thursday due to a failing locking mechanism.
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