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Kikkerland Design Recalls Foldable Step Stools Sold By QVC Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: February 18, 2010 Initiated: February 18, 2010 #10720

Product Description

This recall involves Kikkerland Easy-Fold and Easy-Store step stools. The tops of the foldable step stools have white polka dots and were sold as a set of two, including 9-inch and 15-inch stools. The gray 9-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ09-GR on the front, and the brown 15-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ08-BR on the front. Only stools sold by QVC are included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Kikkerland Easy-Fold and Easy-Store step stools. The tops of the foldable step stools have white polka dots and were sold as a set of two, including 9-inch and 15-inch stools. The gray 9-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ09-GR on the front, and the brown 15-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ08-BR on the front. Only stools sold by QVC are included in this recall.. Recalled by Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 13,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 18, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10720.