CHICAGO — Werner Co. is recalling approximately 122,250 of its 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders after reports of the ladders’ locking mechanisms jamming, posing a serious fall risk.

The recall, announced Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , affects ladders sold nationwide at Home Depot stores and online from November 2021 through February 2024. Prices ranged from $200 to $281.

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 side label. The label features the word “Werner” in an oval and “MULTI MAX PRO” with the model numbers ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA, the CPSC said.

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