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Ladder HIGH STEP “Aluminum Ladders” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1721/15
Summary
null The platform of the ladder is not sufficiently strong and can break during use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries.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.
What is the risk?
- null The platform of the ladder is not sufficiently strong and can break during use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2015
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