Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: August 10, 2011
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
Target has received 26 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing.
The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white and honey. The Circo step stool has a lid on the bottom step that lifts to provide storage. The Do Your Room (DYR) step stool has a lid on the top step that lifts to provide storage. The step stools measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D.
They were soldexclusively at: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

