EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Step ladder SAFOR KIT (SFK) “Taburete de Aluminio ('Aluminium stool')” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0875/17
Summary
null The ladder lacks a locking mechanism to prevent it from opening and closing when in use. As a consequence, the ladder might fold under the user's weight. The distance between the steps/rungs is not equal. Both defects may cause the user to lose balance and fall.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14183.
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Product
Step ladder — SAFOR KIT (SFK)
- Brand
- SAFOR KIT (SFK)
- Name / model
- Taburete de Aluminio ('Aluminium stool') · ref. 2501
- Batch number(s)
- 8430114025019
- Category
- Other - -
- Three-step aluminium step-ladder. Working height 55 cm, weight 3 kg. 150 kg max.
What is the risk?
- null The ladder lacks a locking mechanism to prevent it from opening and closing when in use. As a consequence, the ladder might fold under the user's weight. The distance between the steps/rungs is not equal. Both defects may cause the user to lose balance and fall.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14183.
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: 24/02/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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