HB Tower 5 Step Ladder sold via Amazon — 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 it exceeds the maximum platform height specified in BS EN 14183:2003. This means that the ladder may be unstable when in use, which could cause the user to fall 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
A black 5-step folding ladder.
Matching notices: same barcode or model
Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.
- HB Tower 5 Step Ladder — injuries riskEU Safety GateSerioussame brand & modelOct 10, 2025· HB Tower· Other - Step 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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