Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled July 12, 2012 · CPSC recall 12224 · Molenaar

Hazard

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 3,700

Incidents / injuries

No incidents or injuries reported were reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Molenaar at (877) 719-4442 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.miline.com where a link to this recall will be posted.

Product

Folding Step Stool

Imported by

Molenaar LLC, of Willmar, Minn.

Retailers

The recalled stools were distributed free by various companies as promotional products between March 2012 and May 2012.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →