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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS August 26, 2016

BiBu Handel Weering — Aluminium ladder

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BiBu Handel Weering — Aluminium ladder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
-
Hazard
The ladder is not sufficiently resistant to load, which may cause it to break, and the distance between the steps/rungs is not equal. This may cause the user to fall and suffer injuries. Moreover, while releasing the lo
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3575 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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24 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 10, 2026
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What is this? This is a metal ladder made in China. It may break under weight and has uneven steps.

What's happening? The ladder can break when used. Uneven steps can make you fall.

Does this affect me? If you have this ladder in the Netherlands, you could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a store or a repair person for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The ladder is not sufficiently resistant to load, which may cause it to break, and the distance between the steps/rungs is not equal. This may cause the user to fall and suffer injuries. Moreover, while releasing the lo · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 26, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/218700

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What is this product recall alert about?
BiBu Handel Weering — Aluminium ladder. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The ladder is not sufficiently resistant to load, which may cause it to break, and the distance between the steps/rungs is not equal. This may cause the user to fall and suffer injuries. Moreover, while releasing...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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