Product Safety Report: Black Three-Step Folding Ladder (2508-0036)
Product Safety Report for Black Three-Step Folding Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Black Three-Step Folding Ladder
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder is insufficiently strong to hold the weight of the user.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Product Identifiers | B040000000128856 1492, WI43430356, M01000000000598, S50467000053155. Large Maple UK Ltd |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black three-step ladder supplied in cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the steps are insufficiently strong to hold the weight of the user. The step could fail when in use, causing the user to fall and injure themselves.
Additionally, there is no mechanism to prevent accidental closure in use, and some of the required documentation and markings are not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The import has been rejcted at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0036
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards