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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC July 4, 2025

YONGKANG MINGSHUD INDUSTRIAL&TRADE CO. LTD — 3.8m Telescopic Ladder

Telescopic ladder, 3.8m. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
YONGKANG MINGSHUD INDUSTRIAL&TRADE CO. LTD — 3.8m Telescopic Ladder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Hand tools

Hazard: The ladder may bend with repeated use, causing the user to fall from a height. Moreover, there is also no protection in place to prevent squeezing when the ladder is being collapsed.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 390 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A metal ladder that can stretch out to 3.8 metres. It may bend or squeeze your fingers when you close it.

What's happening? The ladder can bend during use and may trap your fingers when folding. This could cause you to fall.

Does this affect me? Anyone in the UK who owns or uses this ladder is at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the ladder now. Ask a shop or a builder for advice, or talk to your doctor 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
YONGKANG MINGSHUD INDUSTRIAL&TRADE CO. LTD
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hand tools · Hazard: The ladder may bend with repeated use, causing the user to fall from a height. Moreover, there is also no protection in place to prevent squeezing when the ladder is being collapsed. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 4, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10094520

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
YONGKANG MINGSHUD INDUSTRIAL&TRADE CO. LTD — 3.8m Telescopic Ladder. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hand tools · Hazard: The ladder may bend with repeated use, causing the user to fall from a height. Moreover, there is also no protection in place to prevent squeezing when the ladder is being collapsed. · Origin: People's Re...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 4, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ 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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