Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot

The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13020
Affected scope: About 84,000

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

The CPSC recalled The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, mo….

Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 25, 2012. Reason: The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Indus…. Verify recall #13020 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: October 25, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13020 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

The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, model number HB3-PRO. The step stools have three plastic steps, a steel tubular frame and a plastic-molded tool holder. The model number is located on the underside of the middle step on a blue label. The label also states that the step stools are rated to support 225 lbs. Recalled step stools have a "J" stamped into the underside of the top step and/or the underside of the tool holder.

Reason for recall

The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

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	13020
Date reported	October 25, 2012
Date initiated	October 25, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 84,000
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

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13020.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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