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YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: April 20, 2016 Initiated: April 20, 2016 #16149

Product 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."

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.". Recalled by YTL International, of Cerritos, Calif.. Units affected: About 17,000 (in addition, 2,700 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The drywall lifts can fail during use causing the load of drywall to fall onto the lift operator, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16149.