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Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 12-171 · May 10, 2012 · Kennedy

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-171 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 10, 2012
Brand
Kennedy
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Folding Step Stools
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Folding Step Stools · About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.; Kennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855) 270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Folding Step Stools (About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada units). This recall involves 9-inch and 13-inch Kennedy International folding step stools.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.