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Hailo stepladder — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesAug 28, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because:- there are sharp points on the locking struts,- when the product is used either as a free-standing stepladder or as a single ladder leaning on a support surface, the manual mechanisms (metal plates 1.2 mm thick and 73 mm long) that lock the joints in leave a gap in which fingers could be entrapped.The product does not comply with the relevant standard UNE EN 131.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The product is a metal stepladder / ladder. Attached to it is an adhesive label bearing the following text: HAILO. EN-131 GS. Max.150 Kg. ProfiStep 7412-011. 4x3 sprossen/steps/échelons, bar code 4007126941219. Two further sheets of paper taped to the stepladder read as follows: Universal stepladder 74-031 GS EN 131 Made by Hailo. Hailo Werk-Germany, and pictograms showing how it is to be used.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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