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Recalls / 2013-02-14

Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

13121 · Recalled 2013-02-14 · CPSC page

1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging
1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging

Description

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.

Hazards

The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

Products

NameModelUnits
Task*It 1-UP folding step stoolAbout 6,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Cramer LLC
Made in
China
Sold at
Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers, Staples nationwide, online at Amazon.com, $40.

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.

More images

Step stool with assembled legs
Step stool with assembled legs
Step stool with legs folded
Step stool with legs folded

Source: CPSC recall 13121. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.