Product Safety Report: 2.6M Telescopic Ladder (2610-0102)
Product Safety Report for 2.6M Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: 2.6M Telescopic Ladder
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is unable to support the claimed maximum load and could collapse during use, causing the user to fall from height and sustain injuries.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Carton product identifiers | BP-DJ-2.6-GT-C, G8926-R3446573098, RVG8926-260727-0003-227, EFT26070749 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A 2.6m telescopic extending ladder. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it is unable to support the claimed maximum load and could collapse during use, causing the user to fall from height and sustain injuries. The ladder also has non-compliant dimensions, inconsistent distances between the rungs and inadequate protection against fingers becoming trapped or crushed when collapsing the ladder. Improvements are also required 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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0102
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards