Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled August 23, 2011 · CPSC recall 11311 · Target

Hazard

The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 341,000 (206,000 were recalled on August 4, 2011)

Incidents / injuries

Target has received 27 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing. Fourteen incidents involved children, eight 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.

Description

The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white, pink, blue 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 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Circo Natural & red step stool w/storage 490970403060 or 180970208665 June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 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 Do Your Room (DYR) White 859090000076 or 490970401394 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Pink 801116004445 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Blue 801116004438 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

Product

Step Stools with Storage

Imported by

Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30.

Made in

China · Vietnam · Taiwan · Thailand

UPC

097168014338 · 180970208597 · 180970208610 · 180970208665 · 390970402622 · 490970403046 · 490970403053 · 490970403060

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