Safety warning Serious risk 5 December 2022

3-Step Step Ladder

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of 3-Step Step Ladder
Photo: official notice
Affected
White fold out step ladder with three steps
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder does not have any instructions or required warning symbols such as a weight limit for the product. A consumer using a power tool with a combined weight of over 150kg may overload the ladder, causing it to buckle under the weight.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and product has been destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Other – Step
Carton Numbers FK4UK, RVG1671-220221-0006-608, KX-0305, G1671-KESLSS-3-N
Country of Origin China
Product description White fold out step ladder with three steps
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder does not have any instructions or required warning symbols such as a weight limit for the product. A consumer using a power tool with a combined weight of over 150kgs may overload the ladder, causing it to buckle under the weight. This may cause the consumer to fall off the ladder and injure themselves.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and product has been destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2211-0149

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 5 December 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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