CPSC2010-02-18
Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard
Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools. If the step stools were purchased at a QVC store, consumers should return the product to any QVC store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the step stools through a QVC television program or qvc.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund.
Sold at
QVC televised shopping programs and toll-free number, at www.qvc.com and at QVC retail stores in Minnesota and Pennsylvania from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $40.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of the stools cracking or breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including ankle sprains and contusions.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Easy-Fold and Easy-Store Step Stools
Consumer contact
For more information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Kikkerland-Design-Recalls-Foldable-Step-Stools-Sold-By-QVC-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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