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Three-Tread Steel Step Stool — falls risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFallsApr 19, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Three-Tread Steel Step Stool — 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 there is no safety mechanism in place to prevent the step ladder from unintended folding. If the ladder were to fold while in use, the user could fall and receive injuries. The product requires improvements to marking and labelling. 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

Three-step step ladder that can fold to be more compact for storage.

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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