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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Ladders & Scaffolding

Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot

Agency Publication Date: October 25, 2012
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Summary

Tricam Industries has recalled about 84,000 Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools (model HB3-PRO) because the top standing platform can break during use. There have been five reports of the platform breaking, including one incident where a consumer suffered scrapes and abrasions. These silver and black step stools were sold exclusively at The Home Depot between April 2012 and August 2012 for about $27. Consumers should stop using the stool immediately and contact the manufacturer for a full refund.

Risk

The plastic top step or standing platform can crack or break while a person is standing on it, causing the user to lose their balance and fall, which may lead to serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stool.
  2. Check the underside of the middle step for a blue label to confirm the model number is HB3-PRO and that it is rated for 225 lbs.
  3. Verify if your stool is affected by looking for a capital letter 'J' stamped into the plastic on the underside of the top step or the underside of the tool holder.
  4. Contact Tricam Industries toll-free at (855) 336-0360 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to request a full refund.
  5. Visit www.gorillaladders.net and click on the 'Recall' link for additional information and instructions on receiving your refund.
  6. For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.

Contact: Tricam Industries; toll-free (855) 336-0360, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or www.gorillaladders.net, then click on Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stool
Model:
HB3-PRO
Lot Numbers:
J (stamped on underside of top step or tool holder)
Date Ranges: April 2012 - August 2012

Product Images

Picture of recalled 3-Step Pro Series step stool, model number HB3-PRO

Picture of recalled 3-Step Pro Series step stool, model number HB3-PRO

J is stamped on the underside of the tool holder

J is stamped on the underside of the tool holder

J is stamped on the underside of the top step, left of the locking mechanism

J is stamped on the underside of the top step, left of the locking mechanism

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13020
Status: Active
Sold By: The Home Depot from April 2012 through August 2012 for about $27.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 84,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Contact: Tricam Industries; toll-free (855) 336-0360, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or www.gorillaladders.net, then click on Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 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 · Raw API Response