Folding Step Stools
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. [Learn More]
About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Kennedy International 13-inch step stools. Kennedy International 9-inch step stools
Folding Step Stools Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 05/10/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1042 |
| Recall Number | 12171 |
| Product Type | Step Stools |
| Hazard | The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855) 270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com |
| Last Updated | 04/21/2016 |
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