EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Telescopic ladder Acrohome — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00873/25
Summary
The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend during use, possibly resulting in a fall of the user from a considerable height. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation
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Product
Telescopic ladder — Acrohome
- Brand
- Acrohome
- Category
- Hand tools
- A telescopic extending ladder with attachable hooks to the top for further grip. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07CVTJFW4) with the reference numbers X001VKKY4D and X001VKKNT.
What is the risk?
- The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend during use, possibly resulting in a fall of the user from a considerable height. 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: 23/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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