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Ballard Designs Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Consumers should immediately remove the four plastic tabs from the feet of their step stools. Instructions are available online at www.ballarddesigns.com under the Product Safety page or by contacting Ballard Designs at the number below. Ballard Designs is directly contacting all known purchasers. Options: New Instructions
Affected Products
This recall involves Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made of wood painted black or white. "Ballard Designs" is printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. "Made in China" is printed on the underside bottom of the step stools. Also printed on the underside bottom of the step stools is one of the following five numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584 or 100102942. All recalled stools also have four plastic tabs affixed to the feet of the step stool.
Why Was This Recalled?
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Ballard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga.
Ballard Designs, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report