Target Expands Recall of Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11311. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 11311 has the recall date 23 Aug 2011. The notice names the firm Target. The recall has about 341,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Step Stools.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Target has received 27 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing. Fourteen incidents involved children, eight involved adults, and five incidents where the user's age was unknown. Two adults fractured their wrists, and of those victims, one also fractured her hip and pelvis. Additionally, six children and one adult suffered scrapes and bruising. |
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| Units | 341,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The wooden step stool has two steps and comes in various colors, including natural, natural and red, white, pink, blue and honey. The Circo step stool has a lid on the bottom step that lifts to provide storage. The Do Your Room (DYR) step stool has a lid on the top step that lifts to provide storage. The step stools measure approximately 13" H x 13 5/8" W x 14 1/8" D. The Circo brand name or DYR brand name and UPC numbers are printed on a label found underneath the step stool. The following step stools are included in this recall: 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… |
| Product | Step Stools with Storage, About 341,000 (206,000 were recalled on August 4, 2011), Step Stools |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30. |
| Importer | Target Corporation |
| Made in | China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 341,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Step Stools
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Target
- 64
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 11311The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11311. https://recallregister.com/product/750-target-expands-recall-of-step-stools-with-storage-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11311 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received 27 reports of the stools breaking or collapsing. Fourteen incidents involved children, eight involved adults, and five incidents where the user's age was unknown. Two adults fractured their wrists, and of those victims, one also fractured her hip and pelvis. Additionally, six children and one adult suffered scrapes and bruising.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2007 through October 2010 for between $25 and $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11311?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11311?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 341,000 (206,000 were recalled on August 4, 2011)