On August 4, 2011 Target Corporation announced a recall of 206,000 Circo and Do Your Room (DYR) Stepstools with Storage due to a fall hazard. At that time only eight UPC codes had been identified as being problematic. On August 19th that recall was expanded to include four additional UPC codes representing 135,000 more step stools, for a total of 341,000 units.
Target received twenty-seven customer complaints that the wooden steps of the stool broke apart during use. Involved in the incidents were fourteen children, eight adults, and the other five of unknown age. Unfortunately there have been several injuries, including broken wrists, a fractured hip and pelvis, and several bruises and scratches.
The stools were sold for $25-$30 all across the USA in Target’s retail stores and their online marketplace, Target.com. The chart below, from the CPSC recall notice, shows the specific UPC codes and date ranges affected.
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| Circo Step Stool with Storage / Photo: CPSC |
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| DYR Step Stool with Storage / Photo: CPSC |
The stools come in a variety of different colors, but both stools measure 13” high x 13-5/8” wide x 14-1/8” deep. Both also have one step that opens upward for storage inside. The Circo style’s storage is under the bottom step, while the DYR’s storage is under the top step. Look for the Circo or DYR name and UPC codes imprinted on the bottoms of the stools.
Anyone who purchased the stools listed below should stop using them and return them to your local target store for a refund.
| Step Stools With Storage | |||
| Brand Name | Style Description | UPC Number | Selling Period |
| Circo | White step stool w/storage | 490970403046 or 180970208597 | June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 |
| Circo | Natural step stool w/storage | 490970403053 or 180970208610 | June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 |
| Circo | Natural & red step stool w/storage | 490970403060 or 180970208665 | June 2009-Feb 2010 Feb. 2010-Oct 2010 |
| Do Your Room (DYR) | Natural step stool w/storage | 097168014338 | Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 |
| Do Your Room (DYR) | Honey step stool w/storage | 390970402622 | Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 |
| Do Your Room (DYR) | White | 859090000076 or 490970401394 | Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 |
| Do Your Room (DYR) | Pink | 801116004445 | Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 |
| Do Your Room (DYR) | Blue | 801116004438 | Jan. 2007-Aug. 2009 |
Chart above from CPSC recall notice issued 8-23-11
Target customer service is available to answer questions during the weekdays at (800)
440-0680; or via their website at www.target.com .
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