Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-10-25 · 13020
Hazards
The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13020
Date
2012-10-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Step Stool
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
The Home Depot from April 2012 through August 2012 for about $27.
Importer(s)
Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, model number HB3-PRO. The step stools have three plastic steps, a steel tubular frame and a plastic-molded tool holder. The model number is located on the underside of the middle step on a blue label. The label also states that the step stools are rated to support 225 lbs. Recalled step stools have a "J" stamped into the underside of the top step and/or the underside of the tool holder.