Safety warning Serious risk 17 August 2026

3 and 4 Step Ladders sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of 3 and 4 Step Ladders sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A 3 and 4 step step ladders.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder could not hold the claimed weight without collapsing.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Hand tools/accessories – Ladders (Non-Powered)
Product identifiers UZ1K, G920, EFT26041144
4 steps identifiers RVG8926-260427-0003-296 / G8926, V2600070883 / MK-DJ-FS-4STEP-GTT-A
3 steps identifiers RVG8926-260427-0003-133 / G8926-H9881748475 / MK-DJ-FS-3STEP-GTT-A
Importer Guangzhou Maokai Trading Co., Ltd
Amazon ASINs B0H5BMRJ9V and B0H5C2V4C5
Country of Origin China
Product Description A 3 and 4 step step ladders.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

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 product also requires improvements to marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2608-0068

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 17 August 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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