Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Recall #: 13121
Affected scope: About 6,500

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

Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. recalled This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and ha….

Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. in February 14, 2013. Reason: The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for…. Verify recall #13121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user..

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agency class: February 14, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13121 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 includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. "1-UP step" is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.

Reason for recall

The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

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	13121
Date reported	February 14, 2013
Date initiated	February 14, 2013
Recalling firm	Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Affected scope	About 6,500
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 folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 14, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13121.

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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