Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-02-14). Hazards: fall. About 6,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13121 |
| Published | 2013-02-14 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-28 |
| Product category | Step Stools |
| Products | Task*It 1-UP folding step stool |
| Firm named in the title | Cramer |
| Firms | Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers and Staples nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. "1-UP step" is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.
Hazard
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
Incidents and injuries
Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.
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