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Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death is CPSC recall #10295, announced on July 6, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall to inspect and repair involves Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles from about 70 to 135 feet and weigh from about 1 to 4 tons. The poles are constructed of steel with a galvanized coating and were manufactured between 2000-2005.The poles can be found at facilities such as recreational parks and fields, schools and outdoor stadiums. Note: This release does not affect Whitco Pole products. The remedy is to reduce the risk of injury, whitco co. lp light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a level ii non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. a visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. if any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. a design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. cpsc recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. as the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection.. Affected brand: Whitco Company LP.
This recall to inspect and repair involves Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles from about 70 to 135 feet and weigh from about 1 to 4 tons. The poles are constructed of steel with a galvanized coating and were manufactured between 2000-2005.The poles can be found at facilities such as recreational parks and fields, schools and outdoor stadiums. Note: This release does not affect Whitco Pole products.
Affected products
Whitco Company LP poles 70 feet tall or higher
Recalled brands
Whitco Company LP
Remedy
To reduce the risk of injury, Whitco Co. LP light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a Level II non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. A visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. Non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. If any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. A design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. CPSC recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. As the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection.
Recall date
July 6, 2010
CPSC recall #10295 covers Recall to Repair: Whitco Company LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 6, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall to inspect and repair involves Whitco Co. LP outdoor steel stadium light poles from about 70 to 135 feet and weigh from about 1 to 4 tons. The poles are constructed of steel with a galvanized coating and were manufactured between 2000-2005.The poles can be found at facilities such as recreational parks and fields, schools and outdoor stadiums. Note: This release does not affect Whitco Pole products.
The CPSC remedy for recall #10295 is to reduce the risk of injury, whitco co. lp light poles should be inspected by an engineer or a level ii non-destructive testing technician immediately to identify cracking at or near the weld connecting the pole to the base plate flange. a visual examination with the naked eye or with a magnifier will not determine the extent of any cracking. non-destructive techniques such as magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection techniques are recommended. if any cracking or fracturing is found, immediately have the affected poles repaired or replaced by a qualified professional. a design analysis to assess the stresses placed on the pole is also recommended. cpsc recommends that all outdoor steel stadium light poles be routinely inspected by a professional. as the manufacturer has become bankrupt, individual owners of the poles must arrange for inspection.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Recall-to-Repair-Whitco-Company-LP-Stadium-Light-Poles-Can-Fall-Over-Posing-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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