Product Safety Report: 4-Step Step Ladder (2211-0152)

Product Safety Report for 4-Step Step Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: 4-Step Step Ladder

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder step width does not meet the relevant dimensional requirements, leading to the overhang of the step being too great.

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

Product information

Type Other - Other – Step ladder
Carton Numbers FK5UK. RVG1671-220221-0006-1074, KX-0305, G1671-KESLSS-4-N
Country of Origin China
Product description White, fold out step ladder with four steps
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder step width does not meet the relevant dimensional requirements, leading to the overhang of the step being too great. As the consumer is descending the step stool, they can’t place their foot fully on the step due to the incorrect overhang, which may cause them to fall off the step stool. The product also lacks relevant instructions for the use of the product.

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: 2211-0152

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 5 December 2022