Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot
What was recalled
The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, model number HB3-PRO. The step stools have three plastic steps, a steel tubular frame and a plastic-molded tool holder. The model number is located on the underside of the middle step on a blue label. The label also states that the step stools are rated to support 225 lbs. Recalled step stools have a "J" stamped into the underside of the top step and/or the underside of the tool holder.
Hazard
The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Tricam has received five reports of the standing platform breaking, one of which included a report of scrapes and abrasions to a consumer.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- The Home Depot from April 2012 through August 2012 for about $27.
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