Frontgate Recalls Step Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11718
Recall Date
2011-01-20
Manufacturer
Dillon Davis, of South San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 38,000
Products Involved
Frontgate Closet Ladders
Hazard
The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and contact Frontgate for instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit for the amount of the ladder. Frontgate is directly contacting all known consumers.
Reported Injuries
Cinmar has received about 860 reports of the ladders breaking, including 28 reports of injuries such as bruises and lacerations to the knees, shins, ankles and feet.
Sold At
Frontgate stores in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio, in Frontgate and Sky Mall catalogs nationwide and on the Internet at Frontgate.com and Skymall.com from December 2005 through July 2010 for about between $90 and $150.
Manufactured In
Indonesia
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Frontgate foldaway closet two- and three-step ladders. The ladders are made of mahogany wood and designed for use in walk-in closets. Catalog item numbers included in the recall are 11998 for the two-step and 11675, 11975, 30269, 37935 and 40645 for the three-step ladder.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28