Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot

Recalled October 25, 2012 · CPSC recall 13020 · Tricam

Picture of recalled 3-Step Pro Series step stool, model number HB3-PRO

J is stamped on the underside of the tool holder

J is stamped on the underside of the top step, left of the locking mechanism

Hazard

The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 84,000

Incidents / injuries

Tricam has received five reports of the standing platform breaking, one of which included a report of scrapes and abrasions to a consumer.

Description

The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, model number HB3-PRO. The step stools have three plastic steps, a steel tubular frame and a plastic-molded tool holder. The model number is located on the underside of the middle step on a blue label. The label also states that the step stools are rated to support 225 lbs. Recalled step stools have a "J" stamped into the underside of the top step and/or the underside of the tool holder.

What to do

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

Contact

Tricam Industries; toll-free (855) 336-0360, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or www.gorillaladders.net, then click on Recall for more information.

Product

Step Stool

Imported by

Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.

Retailers

The Home Depot from April 2012 through August 2012 for about $27.

Made in

China

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