John S. Morse, PE performs product design and testing. Past experience includes helping design a CO monitor (patent number 6,433,696), an engine monitor and the Angle-Rite Ladder Level, and testing spectra fabric for hurricane shutters. Dr. Morse has also tested ladders and ladder accessories.
Dr. Morse performs structural engineering. He has extensive experience in curtainwalls and has consulted numerous times on roof trusses and roofing systems.
John S. Morse, PE performs:
-product design
-product testing
-product certification
-safety analysis/hazard evaluation
-warning design and review
-structural analysis
John S. Morse, PE • 18 Pullman Street.• Brocton, NY 14716
479-233-9785 • email: jmorse-pe at sbcglobal.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 20, 2008
Release #08-197 
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 660-435
Louisville Ladder Recalls Extension Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “Louisville/Davidson” and “Michigan” Brand Fiberglass Extension Ladders
Units: About 25,000
Manufacturer: Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: The extension or “fly” section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and “D” shaped aluminum rungs.
See www.cpsc.gov for further details.
