Press Release – Five-Section Aerials For Immediate Release Date: July 22, 2014 RE: Sutphen Voluntarily Removing 5-Section Aerial Devices From Service Sutphen Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerial devices. These units are being taken out of service immediately, pending further notice. The company is advising customers to use these units only as engine or support vehicles until the issue is resolved. “At this time, our priority is the safety of our firefighters,†said Drew Sutphen, President of Sutphen Corporation. “In light of recent incidents, we recognize there is an immediate need for precautionary action. I would rather take every necessary step than risk the safety of those who serve our communities.†The company is reaching out directly to all affected customers to provide updates on the situation and to inform them about the steps being taken to return the units to service as soon as possible. Sutphen Corporation remains committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of its products. Based in suburban Dublin, Ohio, Sutphen Corporation is a family-owned business that specializes in custom-built emergency response vehicles. With over 70 years of experience, the company continues to be a trusted name in fire apparatus manufacturing. For more information, contact Sutphen Corporation’s sales office directly. Meanwhile, reports from 11alive.com in Atlanta highlight a concerning trend. Three Hall County firefighters were injured during a training exercise when a Sutphen tower ladder suffered a mechanical failure. This incident marks the second such occurrence in recent weeks, raising serious concerns about the safety and reliability of certain five-section aerial units. According to Scott Cagle, a spokesperson for Hall County Fire Services, the three firefighters were in a bucket at the top of the extended ladder when it suddenly dropped about 20 feet before jamming. The abrupt stop caused injuries to all three individuals. Firefighters Will Griffin, T.J. Elliot, and Stephen Jackson were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital and a hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. All were reported to be conscious, alert, and in stable condition following the incident. This latest event has intensified calls for a thorough investigation into the performance of five-section aerial ladders and has underscored the importance of ongoing safety reviews in the firefighting industry. Metal Spinning Copper Products,we have sing bowl,horn and so on. We also can make incense burner.And we can make it if you send us the design drawings. Copper processing Metal copper cover plate Water bowl Shaoxing Hui Da Metal Products Factory , https://www.syhdmetals.com
Sutphen Voluntarily Removing 5-Section Aerial Devices From Service
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