Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging
Task*It 1-UP folding step stool
Recall Date: February 14th, 2013 Type: Step Stools Units: About 6,500 Hazards:
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. Remedies:
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
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.
Images:
1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging
Step stool with assembled legs
Step stool with legs folded
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.
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.
Manufacturers:
Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Retailers:
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.