Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13121 · Feb 14, 2013 · Cramer
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13121
- Date
- Feb 14, 2013
- Company
- Cramer
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Task*It 1-UP folding step stool
- Product type
- Step Stools
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled task*it 1-up folding step stool?
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
What is the hazard?
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.