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🧸 Product AT February 20, 2026

Störinger Leitern — Stehleiter

Wooden folding ladder.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Störinger Leitern — Stehleiter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Other - Stepladder
Hazard
The ladders may break under use. When the ladders break, users may suffer injuries.
Origin
Austria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 9006557001072 9006557001089 9006557001096
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 204 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.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about Störinger brand stepladders. They may break while you are using them.

What's happening? These ladders can crack or snap. If they break, you could fall and get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these ladders in Austria, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the ladder right away. Ask a store or a pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Störinger Leitern
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Other - Stepladder · Hazard: The ladders may break under use. When the ladders break, users may suffer injuries. · Origin: Austria

First published
February 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097894

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Störinger Leitern — Stehleiter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Other - Stepladder · Hazard: The ladders may break under use. When the ladders break, users may suffer injuries. · Origin: Austria
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 20, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ 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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