CPSC2013-08-29
L.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Hazard
The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.
Sold at
L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean's catalog and online at www.llbean.com from December 2012 through June 2013 for about $40.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
L.L.Bean has received six reports of incidents involving slips and falls, resulting in soreness and bruising.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Painted cottage step stools
Consumer contact
L.L.Bean Inc. at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or online at www.llbean.com and click on Product Recall and Safety Info at the bottom of the home page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LLBean-Recalls-Step-StoolsDon't want to check this manually?
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