Product Safety Report: 2.5M Telescopic Ladder (2602-0080)
Product Safety Report for 2.5M Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: 2.5M Telescopic Ladder
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it cannot not hold the claimed weight without collapsing.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | China-Base Ningbo Foreign Trade Co Ltd |
| Product Carton Identifiers | G8926-B1519409635, JMY-DJ-2.5-A-GT-A, RVG8926-25117-0010-53 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | 2.5M telescopic A-frame ladder. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it cannot not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse during use, the user could fall from a height receiving serious injuries. The base width and rung clearances also do not meet minimum dimensional requirements. Improvements are also required to product 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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0080
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards