United KingdomThe product is a 5m extendable telescopic ladder sold under the China-Base Ningbo Foreign Trade Co. Ltd brand (Amazon identifiers G8296-H7342608574, JMY-DJ-5M-J-GT-A, RVG8926-251117-0013-104), originating from China. It was recalled because it lacked a stabilizer bar and did not make clear that a locking mechanism was required, making it unstable at full extension and posing a serious risk of falls; it does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed, and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for 5M Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non-Powered)
Brand: China-Base Ningbo Foreign Trade Co. Ltd
Amazon Product Identifiers: G8296-H7342608574, JMY-DJ-5M-J-GT-A, RVG8926-251117-0013-104.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 5m extendable telescopic ladder.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it was not supplied with a stabilizer bar. It is not clear to the user that a locking mechanism is required for the product and so if the user were to use the ladder extended to full length, it may become unstable, causing the user to fall and receive injuries.
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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