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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Ladders & Scaffolding

Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2013
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Summary

Approximately 6,500 Task*It 1-UP folding step stools are being recalled because the plastic legs can crack or break and collapse while in use. Cramer LLC has received 14 reports of these stools breaking, including two reports of injuries involving head, neck, and back pain. The grey plastic stools were sold nationwide at office supply stores like Staples and online at Amazon between January and December 2012 for about $30 to $40. Consumers can receive a free replacement stool by contacting the manufacturer.

Risk

The plastic structure of the stool is prone to cracking or breaking under weight, which can cause the platform to collapse suddenly and lead to serious falls.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate your folding step stool and check the legs for the 'Task*It' brand name and the packaging for '1-UP step' text.
  2. Verify the product features: it should be grey plastic with a 9.5 x 14.5 inch top step covered in black rubber treading with an asterisk symbol and two 11.5 inch folding legs.
  3. Immediately stop using any affected Task*It 1-UP folding step stools to prevent potential injury from a collapse.
  4. Contact Cramer LLC at (800) 366-6700 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to request a free replacement step stool.
  5. Visit the manufacturer's website at www.cramerinc.com and click on the recall link for additional information and replacement instructions.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for any further questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Task*It 1-UP folding step stool
Date Ranges: Sold from January 2012 through December 2012

Product Images

1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging

1UP Step folding step stool with product packaging

Step stool with assembled legs

Step stool with assembled legs

Step stool with legs folded

Step stool with legs folded

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13121
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 6,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: May 28, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response