Easy-Fold and Easy-Store Step Stools

CPSC Recall #10-720 — February 17, 2010

Recall #10-720 Date: February 17, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Easy-Fold and Easy-Store Step Stools

Description

This recall involves Kikkerland Easy-Fold and Easy-Store step stools. The tops of the foldable step stools have white polka dots and were sold as a set of two, including 9-inch and 15-inch stools. The grey 9-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ09-GR on the front, and the brown 15-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ08-BR on the front. Only stools sold by QVC are included in this recall.

Hazard

The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the stools cracking or breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including ankle sprains and contusions.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools. If the step stools were purchased at a QVC store, consumers should return the product to any QVC store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the step stools through a QVC television program or qvc.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund.

Units Affected

About 13,000

Sold At

QVC televised shopping programs and toll-free number, at www.qvc.com and at QVC retail stores in Minnesota and Pennsylvania from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $40.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.