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🧸 Product GB February 19, 2016

DIY Essentials — Telescopic ladder

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
DIY Essentials — Telescopic ladder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
-

Hazard: The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break during use, leading the user to fall from a height. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A telescopic ladder sold as a DIY tool. It may not be strong enough and could break while you are using it.

What's happening? This ladder does not meet the safety rules set for ladders in Europe. It could collapse and cause a fall.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this ladder, you could fall and get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using the ladder right away. Ask a shop or a builder for advice, or talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break during use, leading the user to fall from a height. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 19, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/195591

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What is this product recall alert about?
DIY Essentials — Telescopic ladder. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The ladder does not have sufficient mechanical strength and can break during use, leading the user to fall from a height. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. · Origin: People'...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 19, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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