United KingdomThe HBTower 2.6M Telescopic Ladder (brand HBTower; model ZL0109; SKU EUAZKUHR-ZL01260008; barcode 921259522424) is a 2.6M telescopic folding ladder made in China. It was rejected at the UK border because it cannot hold the claimed weight without collapsing, has inadequate base width and rung clearances and deficient marking/labeling, and does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for HBTower 2.6M Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hand tools/accessories - Ladders (Non-Powered)
Brand: HBTower
Model: ZL0109
SKU: EUAZKUHR-ZL01260008
Barcode: 921259522424
Other Product Identifiers: B25122563840310, REV251225143041(1), D96860773497
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A 2.6M telescopic folding ladder.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0165
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it cannot not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. If the ladder were to collapse during use, the user could fall from a height receiving serious injuries. The base width and rung clearances also do not meet minimum dimensional requirements. Improvements are also required to product 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.
The official notice
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