Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 12224
Affected scope: About 3,700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves 13-inch high folding step stools. The step stool is plastic and has ….

Molenaar Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 12, 2012. Reason: The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to the business p…. Verify recall #12224 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: July 12, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12224 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves 13-inch high folding step stools. The step stool is plastic and has a handle for carrying the stool when it is folded. The stools have a single step and come in beige with a brown top. The stools, which were used as promotional products, have various company logos imprinted on the side panel beneath the top of the stool.

Reason for recall

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to the business printed on the step stool to receive a different promotional item. Businesses who purchased the product from Molenaar should return them for a refund or credit. Consumers or businesses can contact Molenaar LLC for more information.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12224
Date reported	July 12, 2012
Date initiated	July 12, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to the business printed on the step stool to receive a di…

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The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 12, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12224.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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