Cramer Recalls Folding Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13121
Recall Date
2013-02-14
Manufacturer
Cramer LLC, of Kansas City, Mo.
Units Affected
About 6,500
Products Involved
Task*It 1-UP folding step stool
Hazard
The folding step stool can crack or break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the folding step stool and contact Cramer LLC for a free replacement step stool.
Reported Injuries
Cramer has received 14 reports of the step stools breaking or cracking. Of the 14 reports, two reported injuries including head, neck and back pain.
Sold At
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
Full Recall Description
This recall includes grey Task*It 1-UP folding step stools. The stools are plastic and have a 9.5 x 14.5 top step and feature two 11.5 inch legs that fold inward for storage. The top of the folding step stool is covered with black rubber treading imprinted with an asterisk symbol. "1-UP step" is printed on the product packaging. The Task*It name is imprinted on the legs.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28