Stafford Step Stools (Ballard Designs) – Fall Risk (2011)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Ballard Designs "Stafford" step stools. The hazard is: Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazar. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Plastic tabs on the feet of the step stools can cause the stools to be unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026