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Ladder Topex “Household Ladder” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1386/15
Summary
null The bottom stiles of the ladder are not sufficiently strong and resistant to load, which may cause the ladder to break and the user may 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 6 steps and platform, sold in transparent polyethylene packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The bottom stiles of the ladder are not sufficiently strong and resistant to load, which may cause the ladder to break and the user may 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2015
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