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Fall / CollapseFebruary 18, 2010CPSC #10720

Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
13,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Kikkerland Easy-Fold and Easy-Store step stools. The tops of the foldable step stools have white polka dots and were sold as a set of two, including 9-inch and 15-inch stools. The gray 9-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ09-GR on the front, and the brown 15-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ08-BR on the front. Only stools sold by QVC are included in this recall.

Hazard

The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the stools cracking or breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including ankle sprains and contusions.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • QVC televised shopping programs and toll-free number, at www.qvc.com and at QVC retail stores in Minnesota and Pennsylvania from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $40.

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Recalled Step StoolRecalled Step Stool
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