Safety warning Serious risk 19 April 2024

Telescopic Ladder

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Telescopic Ladder
Photo: official notice
Affected
Telescopic ladder with black sides and red rungs.
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
Carton number 881044
Country of Origin China
Product Description Telescopic ladder with black sides and red rungs.
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 noncompliant, 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: 2309-0029

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 19 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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