InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : A telescopic, 3.2 metres ladder.

A telescopic, 3.2 metres ladder.

Name: 3.2M Telescopic Ladder

Category: 10

Date: 2025-10-24

Product Category: Hand tools

Risk Type: Cuts, Injuries

Danger: The metal parts of the ladder may bend and collapse during repeated normal use. The user could fall and receive serious injuries. Moreover, as the ladder exceeds 3 metres in height and was supplied without a stabilizer bar, this could lead to the user falling and receive injuries. Additionally, when the locking mechanisms are released, the rungs collapse rapidly with significant force, posing a risk of cuts to the user’s hand. The product also lacks adequate marking and labelling. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 29/08/2025

Description: A telescopic, 3.2 metres ladder.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

A telescopic, 3.2 metres ladder.

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