YTL International Recalls Drywall Lifts Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

April 20, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

16149

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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."

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.