Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 10, 2012 CPSC #12171

Quick answer

Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12171, announced on May 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact kennedy international to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: Kennedy International Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Folding Step Stools

Recalled brands

Kennedy International Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.

Recall date

May 10, 2012

Categories

Step Stools

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12171?

CPSC recall #12171 covers Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12171?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12171 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact kennedy international 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 Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools 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/2012/Kennedy-International-Recalls-Folding-Step-Stools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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