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Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her

Reported: August 1, 2012 Initiated: August 1, 2012 #12239

Product Description

This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.

Reason for Recall

The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.

Remedy

Caddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. Caddy owners should contact Midwest Folding Products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,300
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Stage-and-Riser-Caddies-Recalled-by-Midwest-Folding-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-Child-died-when-stage-stored-on-caddy-fell-on-her

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.. Recalled by Midwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: About 5,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Caddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. Caddy owners should contact Midwest Folding Products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 1, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12239.

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