Ladders
Ladders — particularly telescopic and multipurpose designs — are one of the most unsafe product categories found on online marketplaces.
FOLO-UP 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.
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Sample intelligence case HBTower 2.6M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2603-0165, Updated: 2026-04-11, Risk: serious)This is a sample intelligence case. To unlock full intelligence access, contact us.Premium intelligence route retained for subscriber access.
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5M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2602-0086, Updated: 2026-02-18, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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4.4M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2602-0083, Updated: 2026-02-18, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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2.5M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2602-0080, Updated: 2026-02-18, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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5M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2602-0074, Updated: 2026-02-10, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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4.4M Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon (Ref: 2602-0078, Updated: 2026-02-10, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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6M and 3.2M Telescopic Ladders (Ref: 2512-0082, Updated: 2025-12-26, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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3.2M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2509-0280, Updated: 2025-12-16, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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3.8m Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2509-0263, Updated: 2025-12-16, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
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Stainless Steel 4.4M and 5M Telescopic Ladder (Ref: 2511-0176, Updated: 2025-11-23, Risk: serious) Open intelligence view (subscriber access)
FOLO-UP in Action
Our casework with the Emerging Risks programme and public reporting helped identify and remove dangerous ladder listings from multiple platforms.
The Ladder Association
FOLO-UP works with The Ladder Association, the not-for-profit industry body dedicated to promoting the safe use of portable ladders. Their expertise helps strengthen our ladder safety work, especially when unsafe ladder listings, suspected non-compliance, or a ladder incident need expert context.
After a ladder incident, we can use their specialist knowledge to help understand the product-safety issues, identify relevant standards and guidance, and support the evidence needed when a case is raised with marketplaces, regulators, or Trading Standards.
If you’ve purchased an unsafe ladder or seen one online, use our reporting tools to take action.
