Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-121 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 14, 2013
- Brand
- Cramer
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Task*It 1-UP folding step stool
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 6,500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 28, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Task*It 1-UP folding step stool · About 6,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
Cramer LLC at (800) 366-6700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cramerinc.com and click on the recall link.
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?
Task*It 1-UP folding step stool (About 6,500 units). This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP 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 folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
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