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Product recall · CPSCOctober 25, 2012Serious
Tricam Industries Easy Reach Step Stools
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Tricam Industries for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 84,000
- Recall date
- October 25, 2012
- Brand
- Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Tricam has received five reports of the standing platform breaking, one of which included a report of scrapes and abrasions to a consumer.
HB3-PRO
The Home Depot from April 2012 through August 2012 for about $27.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Tricam Industries Recalls Easy Reach Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold exclusively at The Home Depot”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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