According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Target has issued a recall on roughly 206000 wooden step stools. The stools name Step Stools with Storage may break apart or collapse under the weight of use. 26 known complaints have been filed ranging from children to adults. The UPC numbers involved in the recall are: 490970403046 180970208597 490970403053 180970208610 490970403060 180970208665 097168014338 and 390970402622. Consumers are advised to check their purchases or contact Target Corporation.
Update: Target has expanded its recall to include UPC numbers: 859090000076 490970401394 801116004445 and 801116004438.
Commentary
Manufacturers will often issue a recall to mitigate future risk of injury and liability. While this is not a great number of product there have been some rather severe accidents including one incident where a customer broke a bone from a fall. Consumers should check their items UPC code if they have purchased this brand of stool the last 3 years.
Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
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