Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11299 · Aug 4, 2011 · Target
206,000
units affected
206,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11299
- Date
- Aug 4, 2011
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 206,000
- Product
- Step Stools with Storage
- Product type
- Step Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white and honey. The Circo step stool has a lid on the bottom step that lifts to provide storage. The Do Your Room (DYR) step stool has a lid on the top step that lifts to provide storage. The step stools measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D. The Circo brand name or DYR brand name and UPC numbers are printed on a label found underneath the step stool. The following step stools are included in this recall: Step Stools With Storage Brand Name Style Description UPC Number Selling Period Circo White step stool w/storage 490970403046 or 180970208597 June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Circo Natural step stool w/storage 490970403053 or 180970208610 June 2009-Feb 2010Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Circo Natural & red step stool w/storage 490970403060 or 180970208665 June 2009-Feb 2010Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Do Your Room (DYR) Natural step stool w/storage 097168014338 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Honey step stool w/storage 390970402622 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009
What can happen
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received 26 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing. Fourteen incidents involved children, seven involved adults, and five incidents where the user's age was unknown. Two adults fractured their wrists, and of those victims, one also fractured her hip and pelvis. Additionally, six children and one adult suffered scrapes and bruising.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled step stools with storage?
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
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.