Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12224 · Jul 12, 2012 · Molenaar
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12224
- Date
- Jul 12, 2012
- Company
- Molenaar
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- Folding Step Stool
- Product type
- Step Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
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 step stools and return them to the business printed on the step stool to receive a different promotional item. Businesses who purchased the product from Molenaar should return them for a refund or credit. Consumers or businesses can contact Molenaar LLC for more information.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries reported were reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled stools were distributed free by various companies as promotional products between March 2012 and May 2012.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled folding step stool?
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to the business printed on the step stool to receive a different promotional item. Businesses who purchased the product from Molenaar should return them for a refund or credit. Consumers or businesses can contact Molenaar LLC for more information.
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.