EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Telescopic ladder Expo Borse “Highstep” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1004/16
Summary
null Fingers can be trapped between the steps/rungs when releasing the locking mechanisms. The ladder stiles are not strong enough and could break during use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
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Product
Telescopic ladder — Expo Borse
- Brand
- Expo Borse
- Name / model
- Highstep · Telescopic Ladder 3.2 metres
- Batch number(s)
- 4036812150479
- Category
- Other - -
- Telescopic ladder 3.2 m, packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null Fingers can be trapped between the steps/rungs when releasing the locking mechanisms. The ladder stiles are not strong enough and could break during use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2016
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