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🧸 Product LV December 25, 2015

High Step — Aluminum Ladders

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
High Step — Aluminum Ladders
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
-

Hazard: The platform of the ladder is not sufficiently strong and can break during use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3921 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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125 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 19, 2026
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What is this? This is an aluminum ladder called High Step. The ladder’s platform may be too weak and could break while you use it.

What's happening? The ladder does not meet the safety rules in Europe. It was made in China.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this ladder in Latvia, you could fall and get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using the ladder now. Ask a store or a repair person for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The platform of the ladder is not sufficiently strong and can break during use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/187794

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What is this product recall alert about?
High Step — Aluminum Ladders. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The platform of the ladder is not sufficiently strong and can break during use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 131. · Origin: Peo...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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