Safety warning Serious risk 18 June 2024

MLHY 3.8m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of MLHY 3.8m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A 3.8m extending telescopic ladder
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 Other – Telescopic Ladder
Brand MLHY
Amazon identifiers X001ZGP6XH, FBA15HW6DRK6U000045
SKU Ladder-3.8m
Country of Origin China
Product Description A 3.8m extending telescopic ladder
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 dimensions of the ladder were non-compliant, 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.

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.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2406-0004

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 18 June 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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