Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders
CPSC Recall #25-431 — August 14, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-431 |
| Recall Date | August 14, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 122,250 |
| Importer | Werner Co., of Itasca, Illinois |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from November 2021 through February 2024 with average prices between $200 and $281. |
Product
Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders
Description
This recall involves the Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladder. The ladders were sold in silver with a blue top and a blue label on the side rail. The label includes an oval containing the word “Werner” next to the words “MULTI MAX PRO” along with the size and model number ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA. The ladders also have a long black rope in the back section.
Hazard
The ladders’ locking mechanism can jam and not fully lock into place, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm 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.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ladders and contact Werner to receive a full refund. Consumers should register at http://www.wernerco.com/recalls to receive details on how to dispose of the recalled ladder. Once disposal is complete, Werner will issue a full refund in the form of a check.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.