L.L.Bean recalls painted wood cottage step stools that can slide or tip over, causing falls. Consumers should stop using and return for refund or merchandise card.
The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
L.L.Bean is recalling painted wood cottage step stools that can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard. This affects consumers who own these step stools and could lead to injuries if used improperly.
The step stools can slide or tip over because of their design, which may cause users to fall. This hazard is especially concerning when the stool is used on uneven surfaces or when the user is unsteady.
Owners of L.L.Bean painted wood cottage step stools are affected. Children and elderly users are at higher risk due to fall hazards.
Check for the item number 281655 on the underside of the stool. The step stools are painted wood, about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep, and come in black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage, or red colors.
Immediately stop using the step stools as they can slide or tip over, causing falls.
Reach out to L.L.Bean directly for a full refund or merchandise card.
L.L.Bean will send a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.
Check for the item number 281655 on the underside of the stool. The step stools are painted wood, about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep, and come in black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage, or red colors.
Immediately stop using them and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or merchandise card. They will send a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool.
Yes, the step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard that could lead to injuries.
We’ve drafted a message you can send L.L.Bean to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1521 — L.L.Bean Painted cottage step stools Hello, I own a Painted cottage step stools that is covered by recall 1521 from L.L.Bean. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
