Product Recall: LMSTARZ 3.8m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon (2411-0016)
Product Recall for LMSTARZ 3.8m Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: LMSTARZ 3.8m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon
Hazard: The ladders present a serious risk of injuries as the locking mechanism on the rungs can fail, potentially resulting in the user falling unexpectedly
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Other - Telescopic ladders |
|---|---|
| Brand | LMSTARZ |
| Amazon ASIN | B0B8JM5PGW |
| Amazon listing name | 3.8M Telescopic Ladder 12.5FT Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder Extendable Portable Sturdy Loft Ladder with EN131 Standard for Draw Wall Replace Bulb Clean Window Repair Roof |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A silver and black telescopic ladder that can extend up to 3.8 metres. |
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Hazard
The ladders present a serious risk of injuries as the locking mechanism on the rungs can fail, potentially resulting in the user falling unexpectedly. When unlocking and sliding the ladder up, the ladder may also pose a risk of crushing the user’s hands as under the weight of the upper sections, the ladder falls in an uncontrolled manner. The markings and users’ instructions do not state the ladder’s class and some of the other required documentation was not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Affected end users have been contacted directly and are advised to return their product to their place of purchase. Consumers are advised to contact their Amazon seller via the following link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/css/order-history?ref_=nav_orders_first
Additional information
PSD case number: 2411-0016
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards