Safety warning Serious risk 24 October 2022

Stepit Professional Step Ladder – 3 Step

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Stepit Professional Step Ladder – 3 Step
Photo: official notice
Affected
3-step step ladder with black fixings, supplied in brown cardboard packaging..
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of injuries due to insufficient strength and noncompliant dimensions.
What to do
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Other – Ladder
Brand Stepit by rackit direct
Barcode 5056269787294
Reference PL-RD001
Country of Origin China
Product description 3-step step ladder with black fixings, supplied in brown cardboard packaging..
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder does not meet the minimum functional dimensional sizes and is can deform under less pressure than the minimum permissible. The ladder also buckled before the full test load was applied. This could cause the user to fall from a height and injure themselves.

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

Corrective action

The product has been destroyed at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2204-0109

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 24 October 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

Website built by: www.NocturnalMedia.co.uk