4-Step Step Ladder with Handrail
- Affected
- Fold out step ladder with a handrail and four steps
- The problem
- The product presents a high entrapment risk as a finger trap was found between black steel stay arms, which can easily trap the consumer’s fingers when folding the product
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and product has been destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Other – Step stool |
|---|---|
| Carton Numbers | FK7UK, RVG1671-220221-0006-1288, KX-0305, G1671-KESLSSHANDR4-N |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Fold out step ladder with a handrail and four steps |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a high entrapment risk as a finger trap was found between black steel stay arms, which can easily trap the consumer’s fingers when folding the product. 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: 2211-0155
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.