CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12075r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 10, 2012

Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall 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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855) 270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com

Recall Details

Sold At
HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.
Injuries
Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12171

Product Information

Product Name
Folding Step Stools
Product Type
Step Stools
Number of Units
About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada
Imported By
Kennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855) 270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com