YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

Drywall lifts

Date of Recall

2016-04-20

CPSC Release Number

16-149

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif.

Importer

YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif.

Sold By

Lowe's, Menards and Orgill Inc. stores nationwide from January 2013 through January 2016 for about $250.

Problem/Hazard

The drywall lifts can fail during use causing the load of drywall to fall onto the lift operator, posing an injury hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received two reports of the drywall lifts failing and dropping their load. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves YTL drywall lifts used for lifting sheets of drywall. The metal lifts are red, have three 30 inch legs with casters at the base, horizontal bars at the top to hold the drywall and a telescoping post that can extend vertically to a height of 11 feet using the manual crank. The recalled drywall lifts have a label on the vertical mast stating "PERFORMANCE BUILT," "MUD BOSS" OR "150 LB. DRYWALL PANEL HOIST."

Consumer Contact

YTL International toll-free at 888-723-6534 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ytlinternational.com and click on RECALL for more information.

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