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Ladder “AT16U” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0039/19
Summary
The locking mechanism of the product can fail. The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and it may deform during use, causing the user to lose balance and fall from a height.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
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Product
Ladder
- Name / model
- AT16U · MFY: 2016 (144034)
- Batch number(s)
- 6418914849525
- Category
- Other - -
- Aluminium multipurpose ladder with 16 steps. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The locking mechanism of the product can fail. The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and it may deform during use, causing the user to lose balance and fall from a height.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/04/2019
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