Recalls / 2011-10-04

Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

12001 · Recalled 2011-10-04 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made of wood painted black or white. "Ballard Designs" is printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. "Made in China" is printed on the underside bottom of the step stools. Also printed on the underside bottom of the step stools is one of the following five numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584 or 100102942. All recalled stools also have four plastic tabs affixed to the feet of the step stool.

Hazards

Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Ballard Designs has received six reports that the stools were not stable, including two reports of falls resulting in minor injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the four plastic tabs from the feet of their step stools. Instructions are available online at www.ballarddesigns.com under the Product Safety page or by contacting Ballard Designs at the number below. Ballard Designs is directly contacting all known purchasers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools		About 2,500

Parties

Distributor: Ballard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga.
Made in: China
Sold at: Ballard Design stores in Florida, Georgia, Ohio, through Ballard Designs catalogs, on www.ballarddesigns.com, www.hsn.com

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Ballard Designs toll-free at (888) 606-2627 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or visit the firm's website at www.ballarddesigns.com

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Source: CPSC recall 12001. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.