Reason for the recall
- The ladders present a serious risk of injuries as the locking mechanism on the rungs can fail, potentially resulting in the user falling unexpectedly
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandLMSTARZ
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: LMSTARZ 3.8m Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The ladders present a serious risk of injuries as the locking mechanism on the rungs can fail, potentially resulting in the user falling unexpectedly
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Other - Telescopic ladders
- Brand
- LMSTARZ
- Amazon ASIN
- B0B8JM5PGW
- Amazon listing name
- 3.8M Telescopic Ladder 12.5FT Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder Extendable Portable Sturdy Loft Ladder with EN131 Standard for Draw Wall Replace Bulb Clean Window Repair Roof
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A silver and black telescopic ladder that can extend up to 3.8 metres.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The ladders present a serious risk of injuries as the locking mechanism on the rungs can fail, potentially resulting in the user falling unexpectedly. When unlocking and sliding the ladder up, the ladder may also pose a risk of crushing the user’s hands as under the weight of the upper sections, the ladder falls in an uncontrolled manner. The markings and users’ instructions do not state the ladder’s class and some of the other required documentation was not present.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Affected end users have been contacted directly and are advised to return their product to their place of purchase. Consumers are advised to contact their Amazon seller via the following link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/css/order-history?ref_=nav_orders_first
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2411-0016
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Other - Telescopic ladders
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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