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Telescopic ladder Halvewerk “3.8M TELESCOOP LADDER” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0631/16
Summary
null The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend or break during use, causing the user to fall from a height. In addition, the space between the rungs/steps is not equal when the ladder is not completely extended and the user could therefore miss his step, lose balance and fall from a height. Also, whilst unlocking the locking mechanism of certain rungs/steps, parts of the ladder above may…
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Product
- Telescopic ladder - length 3.8m, packed in cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can bend or break during use, causing the user to fall from a height. In addition, the space between the rungs/steps is not equal when the ladder is not completely extended and the user could therefore miss his step, lose balance and fall from a height. Also, whilst unlocking the locking mechanism of certain rungs/steps, parts of the ladder above may descend very quickly and crush the user's fingers.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: 31/01/2016
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