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Oypla Step Ladder recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuriesSerious risk

Product recall for Oypla Step Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.

  • Oypla Step Ladder: photo 1 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 13 Aug 2021
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Oypla Step Ladder: photo 2 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 13 Aug 2021
  • Oypla Step Ladder: photo 3 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 13 Aug 2021

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Oypla Step Ladder

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 5060544759012
    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 5014
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • OYP 4685

What to do now

Oypla Step Ladder could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2107-0060). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Oypla Step Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.

The risk

This product poses a serious risk of injury to the user. The product was found to not meet the minimum required width; presented movement beyond the permissible minimum and it is possible that the legs of the product could buckle.

The product did not possess the required markings or description and does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

Recall of product from end users.

Advice to consumers

Recall of product from end users.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2107-0060

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Silver coloured metal aluminium step ladder

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Oypla Step Ladder been recalled?

Oypla Step Ladder could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

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