CPSC2011-10-04
Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Ballard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the four plastic tabs from the feet of their step stools. Instructions are available online at www.ballarddesigns.com under the Product Safety page or by contacting Ballard Designs at the number below. Ballard Designs is directly contacting all known purchasers.
Sold at
Ballard Design stores in Florida, Georgia and Ohio, through Ballard Designs catalogs, on www.ballarddesigns.com and www.hsn.com from July 2009 through May 2011 for about $80.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
Ballard Designs has received six reports that the stools were not stable, including two reports of falls resulting in minor injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Ballard Designs toll-free at (888) 606-2627 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or visit the firm's website at www.ballarddesigns.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ballard-Designs-Recalls-Step-Stools-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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