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CPSCRecalled Oct 4, 2011 · #12001

Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools
Type
Step Stools
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Ballard Design stores in Florida, Georgia and Ohio, through Ballard Designs catalogs, on www.ballarddesigns.com and www.hsn.com from July 2009 through May 2011 for about $80.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice