Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her

Active Recall Announced August 1, 2012 CPSC #12239

Quick answer

Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her is CPSC recall #12239, announced on August 1, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame. The remedy is caddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. caddy owners should contact midwest folding products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.. Affected brand: Midwest Folding Products.

Hazard

This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.

Affected products

Stage and riser caddies

Recalled brands

Midwest Folding Products

Remedy

Caddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. Caddy owners should contact Midwest Folding Products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.

Recall date

August 1, 2012

Categories

Dollies or Handtrucks or Luggage Carriers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12239?

CPSC recall #12239 covers Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 1, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame.

What is the remedy for recall #12239?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12239 is caddy owners and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stage and riser caddies. caddy owners should contact midwest folding products to receive a free repair kit with new brackets that will allow latches to automatically return to the closed position on the caddies and new white warning and instruction labels.. 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 Stage and Riser Caddies Recalled by Midwest Folding Products Due to Risk of Injury or Death Child died when stage stored on caddy fell on her 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/Stage-and-Riser-Caddies-Recalled-by-Midwest-Folding-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-Child-died-when-stage-stored-on-caddy-fell-on-her. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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