United Kingdom3- and 4-step ladders sold via Amazon (identifiers UZ1K, G920, EFT26041144; 4-step RVG8926-260427-0003-296 / G8926 / V2600070883 / MK-DJ-FS-4STEP-GTT-A; 3-step RVG8926-260427-0003-133 / G8926-H9881748475 / MK-DJ-FS-3STEP-GTT-A; Amazon ASINs B0H5BMRJ9V and B0H5C2V4C5; importer Guangzhou Maokai Trading Co., Ltd) are affected. They were recalled because they could not hold the claimed weight and may collapse, posing a serious risk of injury, and also require improved marking and labelling, failing to meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The import was rejected at the UK border and the consignment was destroyed, and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for 3 and 4 Step Ladders presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non-Powered)
Product identifiers: UZ1K, G920, EFT26041144
4 steps identifiers: RVG8926-260427-0003-296 / G8926, V2600070883 / MK-DJ-FS-4STEP-GTT-A
3 steps identifiers: RVG8926-260427-0003-133 / G8926-H9881748475 / MK-DJ-FS-3STEP-GTT-A
Importer: Guangzhou Maokai Trading Co., Ltd
Amazon ASINs: B0H5BMRJ9V and B0H5C2V4C5
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A 3 and 4 step step ladders.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2608-0068
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder could not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse while in use, the user could fall and receive serious injuries. The product also requires improvements to marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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