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

Active Recall Announced August 23, 2011 CPSC #11311

Quick answer

Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #11311, announced on August 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any target store to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: Target Corporation.

Hazard

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

Affected products

Step Stools with Storage

Recalled brands

Target Corporation

Remedy

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

Recall date

August 23, 2011

Categories

Step Stools

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11311?

CPSC recall #11311 covers Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 23, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #11311?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11311 is consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any target store to receive a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Target-Expands-Recall-of-Step-Stools-with-Storage-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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