Kennedy International · Recalled
Kennedy International 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.
- Units
- About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 15
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8–$12
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves 9-inch and 13-inch Kennedy International folding step stools. The step stools are plastic and have a handle for carrying the stools when they are folded. The style number is 3575 for the 9-inch and 3576 for the 13-inch step stools. The style number is printed on a sticker on one of the legs of the stool. "Kennedy Home Collection" is also printed on a label on some of the stools. They were sold in the following colors: blue, green, gray, red, purple, pink, orange, turquoise, aqua, white, plum, orchid, emerald, sapphire, sangria, ocean, sage, fuchsia, lime and various color combinations.
The file
- Sold at
- HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.
- Product type
- Step Stools
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Kennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Incident log
Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855) 270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 10 2012; last revised APR 21 2016.
