CPSC Recall in 2012: Kennedy International Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-171

Date: May 09, 2012

Product Name: Folding Step Stools

Recall Description:

Three injuries reported after the folding step stools broke or collapsed unexpectedly while being used.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada

Incidents:

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 leg.

Sold At:

HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.

Manufactured In:

China