Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-10). Hazards: fall. About 1,600,000 units in the US and 64,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12171 |
| Published | 2012-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Step Stools |
| Products | Folding Step Stools |
| Firm named in the title | Kennedy International |
| Firms | Kennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,600,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 64,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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