Product Safety Report: Telescopic Step Ladder, 1.4M + 1.7M (2401-0159 and 2401-0148)
Product Safety Report for Telescopic Step Ladder, 1.4M + 1.7M presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Telescopic Step Ladder, 1.4M + 1.7M
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it can excessively bend when loaded. The user could lose balance and fall if the product bent under the weight, causing the user to injure themselves. Images of product failure can be found in the Product Report.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Other - Ladder |
|---|---|
| Product Identifiers | 1.4M + 1.7M, G8926-FDK-DT-4-5-B, RVG8926-231018-0007-147 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Telescopic step ladder that can both fold and collapse into a compact size. |
| Product Report and Images |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it can excessively bend when loaded. The user could lose balance and fall if the product bent under the weight, causing the user to injure themselves. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does 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: 2401-0159 and 2401-0148
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.