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Fall / CollapseJuly 12, 2012CPSC #12224

Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
3,700
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves 13-inch high folding step stools. The step stool is plastic and has a handle for carrying the stool when it is folded. The stools have a single step and come in beige with a brown top. The stools, which were used as promotional products, have various company logos imprinted on the side panel beneath the top of the stool.

Hazard

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

No incidents or injuries reported were reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The recalled stools were distributed free by various companies as promotional products between March 2012 and May 2012.

Photos

Recalled folding step stool
View official CPSC recall

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