Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Manufacturer: Cramer LLC

Product: Task It 1-UP folding step stool

Hazard: The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Injuries: Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.

Description: This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. “1-UP step” is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.

Remedy: Replace

Sold At: Office supply stores such as SP Richards, United Stationers and Staples nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2012 through December 2012 for between $30 and $40.

Units: About 6,500

Consumer Contact: Cramer LLC at (800) 366-6700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cramerinc.com and click on the recall link.

Company Website: www.cramerinc.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Cramer-Recalls-Folding-Step-Stools/