YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Drywall lifts |
| Units | About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | The drywall lifts can fail during use causing the load of drywall to fall onto the lift operator, posing an injury hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drywall lifts and contact YTL for a postage paid shipping label to ship them to YTL for a full refund. |
Details
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.
