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Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon — falls risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFallsSold on AmazonAug 17, 2026
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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder could not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse while in use, the user could fall and receive serious injuries. The dimensions of the ladder were noncompliant, and the ladder allowed different distances between rungs while in use. There is also no protection in place to prevent squeezing when the ladder is being collapsed. The product also requires improvements to marking and labelling. Improvements are also required to the product’s required information and instructions. 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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A telescopic extending 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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