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L.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: August 29, 2013 Initiated: August 29, 2013 #13750

Product Description

This recall involves L.L.Bean painted wood cottage step stools. They measure about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep and have a slot on the top surface and hard plastic caps on the bottom of all four legs. They were sold in the following colors: black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage and red. Item number 281655 is printed on a sticker on the underside of the stool.

Reason for Recall

The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves L.L.Bean painted wood cottage step stools. They measure about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep and have a slot on the top surface and hard plastic caps on the bottom of all four legs. They were sold in the following colors: black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage and red. Item number 281655 is printed on a sticker on the underside of the stool.. Recalled by L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine. Units affected: About 2,800.
Why was this product recalled?
The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13750.