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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-10-04

Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools

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

What happened

Ballard Designs is recalling its "Stafford" step stools due to a fall hazard. The step stools are made of wood and painted either black or white, with "Ballard Designs" printed on a sticker underneath. The recalled stools are marked "Made in China" on the underside and have one of these five numbers printed on the bottom: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584, or 100102942. The hazard involves plastic tabs attached to the feet of the stools, which can make the stools unstable and cause them to tip over.

To remedy the problem, consumers should immediately remove the four plastic tabs from the feet of their step stools. Instructions for removal are available online at www.ballarddesigns.com on the Product Safety page, or consumers can contact Ballard Designs by phone for assistance. Ballard Designs is directly contacting all known purchasers about this recall.

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

Hazard

Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately remove the four plastic tabs from the feet of their step stools. Instructions are available online at www.ballarddesigns.com under the Product Safety page or by contacting Ballard Designs at the number below. Ballard Designs is directly contacting all known purchasers.

Details from the source

This recall involves Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made of wood painted black or white. "Ballard Designs" is printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. "Made in China" is printed on the underside bottom of the step stools. Also printed on the underside bottom of the step stools is one of the following five numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584 or 100102942. All recalled stools also have four plastic tabs affixed to the feet of the step stool.

Source

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

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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