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Aluminum Telescopic Ladder — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesNov 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Aluminum Telescopic Ladder — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Aluminum Telescopic Ladder — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Aluminum Telescopic Ladder — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of injuries to the user. When tested, the ladder failed on functional dimensions, lateral deflection, bending of stiles, strength tests, rung strength and rung pull out test strength as well as the torsion test for leaning ladders. It also did not comply with the labelling requirements and the instructions for use were poor. This product does meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Aluminium 2.6 metre telescopic ladder, supplied in plain cardboard box with printed website branding

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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