CPSC recall 12001
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-02-13
On 2015-02-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools by Ballard Designs, citing plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12001 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-10-04 |
| Published | 2015-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ballard Designs |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools | This recall involves Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made of wood painted black or white. "Ballard Designs" is printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. "Made in China" is printed on the underside bottom of the step stools. Also printed on the underside bottom of the step stools is one of the following five numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584 or 100102942. All recalled stools also have four plastic tabs affixed to the feet of the step stool.
Reason
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ballard-Designs-Recalls-Step-Stools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
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