Massmart recalls aluminium multi-hinge ladders
The National Consumer Commission has warned consumers who purchased Mainstay and Terra Firma multi-hinge aluminium ladders to return the product to immediately stop using them.
Retail giant Massmart announced the recall of Model JC 403, 150kg, on Thursday.
Consumers are urged to return the products to the point of purchase for a refund.
The recall comes after tests done by regulator SABS found that the products do not comply with safety standards as it "relates to minimum material thickness and static load”.
The commission’s Thezi Mabuza said this renders the ladders unsafe to use.
“The Consumer Protection Act requires the recall of goods which pose any risk of harm to the consumers. We encourage consumers who have bought the ladders at Makro or Game, to immediately stop use and return these for a refund. The commission is monitoring the recall based on its recall guidelines.” she said
The NCC said to date, 57 000 units were sold in South Africa, while Mainstay ladders were also exported to Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Malawi, and Tanzania.
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