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Fall / CollapseFebruary 14, 2013CPSC #13121

Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Furniture
Units affected
6,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. "1-UP step" is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.

Hazard

The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Injuries

Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers and Staples nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40.

Photos

1UP Step folding step stool with product packagingStep stool with assembled legsStep stool with legs folded
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