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Step Ladder — falls risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFallsOct 28, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Step Ladder — falls risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as the ladder cannot hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse while in use, the user could fall and receive serious injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A 5-step folding 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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