Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 14, 2013 · CPSC recall 13121 · Cramer

1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 6,500

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

Task*It 1-UP folding step stool

Manufacturer(s)

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →