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Telescopic ladder Diggers Tools “Telescopic ladder 2.6m” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00839/22
Summary
The horizontal distance between the top rung of the ladder and a wall is less than the minimum required. When climbing the top of the ladder, the user may lose balance and could fall from a considerable height, which can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN131-6.
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Product
Telescopic ladder — Diggers Tools
- Brand
- Diggers Tools
- Name / model
- Telescopic ladder 2.6m · DIGL26
- Barcode
- 5425009851128
- Category
- Hand tools
- Telescopic ladder of 2.6 meters.
What is the risk?
- The horizontal distance between the top rung of the ladder and a wall is less than the minimum required. When climbing the top of the ladder, the user may lose balance and could fall from a considerable height, which can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN131-6.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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