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Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: May 10, 2012 Initiated: May 10, 2012 #12171

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kennedy-International-Recalls-Folding-Step-Stools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12171.

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