Folding step stool
Injuries Furniture Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0396/09 |
| Brand | Eurotrade/bm |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Product code FST9014, barcode 5031923130227 |
| Published | 27 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because it fails the vertical load test. At 1.582 N, the platform fractures completely whereas it should withstand 2.600 N. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14183.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Small folding white step stool, with a sticker along the side showing colour images of different uses for the stool. Packaging: a clear plastic bag with differing price stickers.