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Extension Ladder — falls risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFallsApr 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Extension Ladder — falls risk
Photo from the official notice: Extension Ladder — falls risk
Photo from the official notice: Extension Ladder — falls risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder does not meet the strength requirements, with the ladder able to bend and the rungs to become loose. This could cause the user to fall from height and receive injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Fold-out extendable ladder.

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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