EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hand tools
Worktop for ladder Karmfors “Alumiininen työtaso monitoimitikkaisiin” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01753/21
Summary
The two sides of the worktop may detach unexpectedly and slide away from each other.This could cause the user to fall uncontrollably, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 131-4.
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Product
Worktop for ladder — Karmfors
- Brand
- Karmfors
- Name / model
- Alumiininen työtaso monitoimitikkaisiin · 565/835mm
- Barcode
- 6438284145751
- Category
- Hand tools
- Worktop sold separately for use in connection with multi-function ladders.Model with no ribbon attachment for the two sides of the worktop.
What is the risk?
- The two sides of the worktop may detach unexpectedly and slide away from each other.This could cause the user to fall uncontrollably, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 131-4.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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