More than 100,000 ladders sold at Home Depot recalled due to potential fall hazard

Nbcwashington · Aug 14, 2025 · 291 words · By The Associated Press

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What to know about More than 100,000 ladders sold at Home Depot recalled due to potential fall hazard

Ladder producer Werner said Thursday that it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty units due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves.

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What happened

Ladder producer Werner said Thursday that it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty units due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves.

Why it matters

In cooperation with federal consumer product regulators, Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes.

Common ground

The ladders were sold exclusively at Home Depot between November of 2021 and February of 2024 with prices between $200 and $281.

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Claim 1: “Ladder producer Werner said Thursday that it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty units due to a locking mechanism that can fail”

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Multiple independent web sources (NBC Chicago and SSBCrack News) confirm that Werner is recalling more than 100,000 ladders due to a locking mechanism that can fail.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Richard Andreas Werner is a German banking and development economist who is presently a university professor at University of Winchester. In 2001 he published his book Princes of the Yen about chartal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Werner

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Timo Werner (German pronunciation: [ˈtiːmoː ˈvɛʁnɐ]; born 6 March 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes. Werner began his s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timo_Werner

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Werner may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner

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Claim 2: “The Illinois-based company said owners of the ladders being recalled should stop using them immediately and register at www.wernerco.com/recalls to begin the process for a full refund.”

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The provided evidence for this claim describes different companies named Werner (a trucking company and an electrical distributor) but does not confirm the Illinois location or the specific refund URL for the ladder recall.

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web search NEUTRAL — Werner® is a leading trucking company specializing in freight shipping and logistics management. With decades of experience in the industry, Werner ensures your goods are transported safely and effici…
https://www.werner.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Werner is the world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of ladders, climbing equipment, fall protection and ladder accessories.
https://www.wernerco.com/us

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Werner's extensive range of electrical products and solutions. Serving Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, we provide fast delivery, expert support, and top brands for all your industrial, commercia…
https://www.onewerner.com/

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Claim 3: “Werner noted that models ALMP-16IAA and ALMP-18IAA Multi-Max Pro Ladders currently offered for sale have a different design and are not included in the recall.”

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The information that models ALMP-16IAA and ALMP-18IAA are not included in the recall is mentioned in one source (NBC4 WCMH-TV), but the other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (trucking and electrical companies).

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web search NEUTRAL — Werner is the world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of ladders, climbing equipment, fall protection and ladder accessories.
https://www.wernerco.com/us

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Claim 4: “The size and model numbers are ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA”

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Three independent sources confirm the model numbers for the recalled ladders are ALMP-20IAA and ALMP-24IAA.

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web search NEUTRAL — The size and model numbers are ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA and have a long black rope in the back.Werner noted that models ALMP-16IAA and ALMP-18IAA Multi-Max Pro Ladders currently offered for sale have …
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/recalls/ladders-sold…

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web search NEUTRAL — Check for the model number (ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA) on the blue label located on the ladder’s side rail.This recall is currently limited to Multi-Max Pro ladders in 20’ and 24’ sizes, model numbers …
https://www.victimaid.com/blog/werner-recalls-20-and-24-mult…

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web search NEUTRAL — Multiple injuries have been reported from sing the recalled ladders, officials say. An estimated 122,250 units are being recalled. The model numbers are ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/08/15/ladder-recal…

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Claim 5: “Werner said it has received 18 reports of falls, including 14 reports of injuries resulting in bruising, lacerations, head injuries and fractures to the wrist, leg and ribs.”

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Two independent sources confirm the report of 18 falls and 14 injuries, including specific types of injuries like fractures to the wrist, leg, and ribs.

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web search NEUTRAL — Werner said it received 18 reports of falls, including 14 injuries ranging from bruises and cuts to fractures of the wrist, leg and ribs. The affected ladders are silver with a blue top and a blue sid…
https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/08/popular-ladders-rec…

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web search NEUTRAL — A ladder manufacturer issued a voluntary recall on products that were sold at Home Depot, citing safety concerns. Werner is recalling the 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro, Multi-Purpose Ladders due t…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/08/15/ladder-recal…

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web search NEUTRAL — Werner has reported receiving 18 incidents related to falls linked to these ladders, which include 14 injury reports.
https://news.ssbcrack.com/werner-recalls-over-100000-ladders…

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Claim 6: “The recall number is 25-431.”

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A specific recall database/notice explicitly lists the recall number as 25-431 for the Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders.

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web search NEUTRAL — Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders Recall number: 25-431 Product Safety Warning number: Recall date: August 14, 2025 Product Safety Warning date: Recall year: 2025 Recall month: 8 Year-month: 2025-08…
https://www.drivedata.org/product-safety-recalls/l/136/werne…

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web search NEUTRAL — What this VIN search tool covers: Safety recalls that are incomplete on a vehicle Safety recalls conducted over the past 15 calendar years Safety recalls conducted by major light auto automakers, incl…
https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/index

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web search NEUTRAL — Search the complete NHTSA safety recall database for vehicles, tires, car seats, and equipment. Find recalls by VIN, make/model, or campaign number.
https://ridesafety.app/safety-recalls

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Claim 7: “Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes.”

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Two independent sources explicitly state the recall involves approximately 122,250 units of the 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro ladders.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Late capitalism (or late-stage capitalism) is a concept in political economy, political science and sociology. It is used by social critics to describe the current or contemporary phase of capitalist …
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Claim 8: “The ladders were sold exclusively at Home Depot between November of 2021 and February of 2024 with prices between $200 and $281.”

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The provided web search results for this specific claim are completely irrelevant (discussing Windows 11 microphone configuration) and do not mention Home Depot, dates, or prices.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 4, 2024 · Dans ce simple tuto vous allez découvrir comment configurer votre Microphone sur Windows 11 rapidement à travers l'application Paramètres et le Panneau de configuration.
https://www.easytutoriel.com/configurer-microphone-windows.h…

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web search NEUTRAL — Obtenez des conseils sur la configuration et le test des microphones dans Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/windows/comment-configur…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 2, 2022 · Dans ce tutoriel, je vous guide pour activer, configurer et tester votre micro sur Windows 11.
https://www.malekal.com/comment-activer-et-tester-son-micro-…

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