Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12171 · May 10, 2012 · Kennedy International
1,600,000
units affected
1,600,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12171
- Date
- May 10, 2012
- Company
- Kennedy International
- Units affected
- 1,600,000
- Product
- Folding Step Stools
- Product type
- Step Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 9-inch and 13-inch Kennedy International folding step stools. The step stools are plastic and have a handle for carrying the stools when they are folded. The style number is 3575 for the 9-inch and 3576 for the 13-inch step stools. The style number is printed on a sticker on one of the legs of the stool. "Kennedy Home Collection" is also printed on a label on some of the stools. They were sold in the following colors: blue, green, gray, red, purple, pink, orange, turquoise, aqua, white, plum, orchid, emerald, sapphire, sangria, ocean, sage, fuchsia, lime and various color combinations.
What can happen
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg.
- Sold at
- HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled folding step stools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.