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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-08-23

Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Step Stools with Storage

  • Brand Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
  • UPC 097168014338
  • UPC 180970208597
  • UPC 180970208610
  • UPC 180970208665
  • UPC 390970402622
  • UPC 490970403046
  • UPC 490970403053
  • UPC 490970403060

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Target is recalling wooden step stools with storage that were sold under the Circo and Do Your Room (DYR) brand names. The step stools, which measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D, can break apart or collapse under a user's weight, creating a fall hazard. The Circo models have a storage lid on the bottom step and come in white, natural, or natural and red colors, while the DYR models have a storage lid on the top step and come in natural, honey, white, pink, or blue. These products were sold at Target between January 2007 and October 2010, depending on the model.

Consumers can identify recalled step stools by checking the brand name and UPC number on a label underneath the stool. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Details from the source

The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white, pink, blue and honey. The Circo step stool has a lid on the bottom step that lifts to provide storage. The Do Your Room (DYR) step stool has a lid on the top step that lifts to provide storage. The step stools measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D. The Circo brand name or DYR brand name and UPC numbers are printed on a label found underneath the step stool. The following step stools are included in this recall: Step Stools With Storage Brand Name Style Description UPC Number Selling Period Circo White step stool w/storage 490970403046 or 180970208597 June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Circo Natural step stool w/storage 490970403053 or 180970208610 June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Circo Natural & red step stool w/storage 490970403060 or 180970208665 June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 Do Your Room (DYR) Natural step stool w/storage 097168014338 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Honey step stool w/storage 390970402622 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) White 859090000076 or 490970401394 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Pink 801116004445 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 Do Your Room (DYR) Blue 801116004438 Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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