Product Safety Report: Step with Fold Out Legs (2211-0140)

Product Safety Report for Step with Fold Out Legs presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Step with Fold Out Legs

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the nylon insert nuts in the hinges are not correctly fitted to stop the step parts from accidental loosening.

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

Product information

Type Other - step
Carton Numbers FK1UK, RVG1671-220221-0006-31, KX-0305, G1671-XESS-1
Country of Origin China
Product description White step stool with fold out legs
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the nylon insert nuts in the hinges are not correctly fitted to stop the step parts from accidental loosening. Therefore, it is possible it could give way whilst the consumer is using it, causing them injuries from the fall.

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: 2211-0140

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 5 December 2022