EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Telescopic ladder “3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9)” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03547/25
Summary
The metal parts of the ladder may bend and collapse during repeated normal use. As the ladder exceeds 3 metres in height and was supplied without a stabilizer bar, this could lead to the user falling and receive injuries.Additionally, when the locking mechanisms are released, the rungs collapse rapidly with significant force, posing a risk of cuts to the user's hand. The product also lacks adequate marking and…
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Product
Telescopic ladder
- Name / model
- 3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9) · KIKO 5301-9
- Category
- Hand tools
- 3.8 metres extending telescopic ladder.
What is the risk?
- The metal parts of the ladder may bend and collapse during repeated normal use. As the ladder exceeds 3 metres in height and was supplied without a stabilizer bar, this could lead to the user falling and receive injuries.Additionally, when the locking mechanisms are released, the rungs collapse rapidly with significant force, posing a risk of cuts to the user's hand. The product also lacks adequate marking and labelling. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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: 29/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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