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Aluminium Step Ladder FXA “Household ladder” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1294/15
Summary
null Some of the geometric dimensions of the ladder are less than required and, as a consequence, the user could fall off the ladder. It does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break during use. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
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Product
- Aluminium step ladder with 3 steps and platform, sold in transparent plastic packaging. Manufacturing date – 12/2014
What is the risk?
- null Some of the geometric dimensions of the ladder are less than required and, as a consequence, the user could fall off the ladder. It does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break during use. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2015
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