Ladders

Ladders — particularly telescopic and multipurpose designs — are one of the most unsafe product categories found on online marketplaces.

FOLOUP has flagged dozens of listings where ladders:

• Collapse under normal use
• Lack proper locking mechanisms
• Fail EN 131 safety certification
• Use thin or poorly welded aluminium
• Are falsely marketed with fake certification logos

These ladders often appear in bulk from third-party sellers and are promoted with misleading safety claims. We work closely with OPSS, Trading Standards, and industry bodies like the Ladder Association.

Recent Ladder Product Alerts

The Last 10 Ladder records sourced from official UK, EU and worldwide product recall listings.

• Black ThreeStep Folding Ladder (Ref: 2508-0036, Updated: 2025-09-01, Risk: serious)
• Soctone MultiPurpose Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2507-0136, Updated: 2025-08-19, Risk: serious)
• Stainless Steel Telescopic Ladder 3.8m (Ref: 2506-0081, Updated: 2025-08-17, Risk: serious)
• HB Tower 5 Step Ladder with Handrails sold via Amazon (Ref: 2507-0127, Updated: 2025-07-31, Risk: serious)
• HB Tower 5 Step Ladder sold via Amazon (Ref: 2507-0132, Updated: 2025-07-31, Risk: serious)
• JBBFCAN 5.8M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2504-0201, Updated: 2025-06-09, Risk: serious)
• Supatool 4 Aluminium Step Ladder (Ref: 2411-0138, Updated: 2025-06-05, Risk: high)
• NINEACCY Telescopic Ladders (Ref: 2504-0036, Updated: 2025-06-03, Risk: serious)
• Step Ladder sold via Amazon (Ref: 2302-0069, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: high)
• Ground Level 1039452M 2m Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2303-0062, Updated: 2025-04-30, Risk: serious)

FOLOUP in Action

Our casework with the Emerging Risks programme and public reporting helped identify and remove dangerous ladder listings from multiple platforms.

If you’ve purchased an unsafe ladder or seen one online, use our reporting tools to take action.

Last updated: 15 August 2025

This page is for general guidance. It does not replace legal advice or official guidance from EU or UK authorities.