EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Other - Household ladder
ladder STS “HOUSEHOLD LADDERS” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00027/20
Summary
The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend during use, hence the user may fall from a height. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
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Product
ladder — STS
- Brand
- STS
- Name / model
- HOUSEHOLD LADDERS · D05D/05
- Barcode
- 3871880001060
- Category
- Other - Household ladder
- Foldable aluminium step ladder with 4 steps and platform. The legs have yellow plastic non-slip end caps.
What is the risk?
- The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend during use, hence the user may 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2019
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