Product Safety Report: MLHY 5.4m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon (2405-0123)
Product Safety Report for MLHY 5.4m Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: MLHY 5.4m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon
Hazard: This product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is not supplied with the necessary stabilisers to ensure safe use.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
Type | Other - Telescopic Ladder |
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Barcode | X001ZGQ7N5 |
Amazon Identifier | FBA15HW6DRK6U000125 |
SKU | Ladder-5.4m |
Country of Origin | China |
Product Description | 5.4m black and orange telescopic ladder supplied in brown cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
The ladder is over 3m and did not include a stabiliser, such as a bar at the base, to widen it meaning it is unstable during use and could cause the user to fall.
The products also required improvements to marking, labelling and documentation.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2405-0123
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards