Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 23 Apr 2026
SR/01240/26
HBTower telescopic ladder stopped at the EU border over injury risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (HBTower telescopic ladder) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- 2.6m extendable telescopic ladder.
- Brand
- HBTower
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hand tools
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The product may not hold the claimed weight without bending or collapsing. If the user uses the ladder extended to full length, it may become unstable or collapse, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01240/26
View official notice ↗
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