United KingdomThe Ningbo Foreign Trade Co Ltd 5M Telescopic Steel Ladder (SKU LU-DJ-5M-J-GT-D; identifiers G8926-56656986919, RVG8926-260709-0008-86), supplied in cardboard packaging and labelled as made by Ningbo Foreign Trade Co., Ltd, is affected. It was rejected because the rung pitch exceeds the maximum of 3000 mm, the locking mechanisms are unclear so the ladder can collapse if not fully locked, and it was supplied without the required stabiliser bar, meaning it does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Ningbo Foreign Trade Co Ltd 5M Telescopic Steel Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hand Tools/Accessories – Ladders (Non-Powered)
Manufacturer: China-base Ningbo Foreign Trade Co., Ltd (as written on label)
SKU: LU-DJ-5M-J-GT-D
Product identifiers: G8926-56656986919, RVG8926-260709-0008-86
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 5M telescopic steel ladder supplied in cardboard packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0091
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries because the rung pitch exceeds the maximum of 3000mm, allowing greater distances between rungs than permitted. The locking mechanisms are also unclear, making it difficult for users to determine whether the ladder is securely locked before use. The ladder can collapse under use if it is not fully locked, creating a risk of falls and trapping injuries. The product was also supplied without the required stabiliser bar for a ladder of this height, reducing its stability during use.
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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