EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Telescopic ladder “5M Telescopic Ladder” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01072/26
Summary
The product is not supplied with a stabiliser bar. It is not clear to the user that a locking mechanism is required for the product. If the user uses the ladder extended to full length, it may become unstable, causing the user to fall and receive injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Telescopic ladder
- Name / model
- 5M Telescopic Ladder · 5M
- Category
- Hand tools
- 5m extendable telescopic ladder.
What is the risk?
- The product is not supplied with a stabiliser bar. It is not clear to the user that a locking mechanism is required for the product. If the user uses the ladder extended to full length, it may become unstable, causing the user to fall and receive injuries. 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: 22/01/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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