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Fall / CollapseApril 20, 2016CPSC #16149

YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

Product
Tools and Hardware
Units affected
17,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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."

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

YTL International drywall lifter
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