Ballard Designs recalls Stafford step stools with plastic tabs that can cause instability and falls. Consumers must remove tabs to prevent fall hazards.
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Ballard Designs is recalling Stafford step stools because plastic tabs on the feet can make them unstable, increasing fall risk. This affects consumers who own the recalled model.
The plastic tabs on the step stool feet can cause instability, making the stools more likely to tip over. This increases the risk of falls, which could lead to injuries.
Anyone who owns Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools made with the specific model numbers listed. Children and elderly users are at higher risk due to fall hazards.
Check for "Ballard Designs" printed on a sticker under the bottom of the step. Also look for one of the model numbers: 100097963, 1: 100099019, 100097230, 100100584, or 100102942.
Take out the four plastic tabs from the feet of the step stool to prevent instability.
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.
Check for "Ballard Designs" on a sticker under the bottom and one of the model numbers: 100097963, 100099019, 100097230, 100100584, or 100102942.
No, the recall asks to remove the tabs but does not require returning the stool.
The recall does not specify age restrictions, but children and elderly users are at higher risk due to fall hazards.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ballard Designs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 887 — Ballard Designs Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools Hello, I own a Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools that is covered by recall 887 from Ballard Designs. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
