Kitchen stools from Target and Walmart recalled due to incident-related injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall for the Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers. The recall covers specific models of the folding stepstools that have a safety bar on the back.
The recall was initiated due to 34 reports of the safety bar detaching or breaking, including two incidents that resulted in head injuries. No deaths have been reported, but the incidents underscore the potential risk of continued use.
The affected models can be identified by the model numbers listed below, which can be found on a label attached to one of the arms of the stepper:
- 11349WHG1E
- 11349GRN1E
- 11349NVY1E
- 11349WHG2
- 11349GRN4
- 11349GRN12
- 11349WHG12C
- 11349WHG12W
- 11349WHG4F
- 11349CBWH4T
These stepstools are available in white/gray, green, navy, and blue colours, with the Cosco logo molded into the handle.
Customers who believe they own the affected models are advised to verify the model number and discontinue use immediately. To obtain a free repair kit, affected customers need to contact Dorel Home Furnishings, the company that issued the recall. The recall notices typically provide instructions on how to receive the repair kit.
The recall affects the Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper, which have been sold at major retailers and online stores from February 2021 through July 2025. These include Target, Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowe's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, and Overstock.com.
Retailers have been notified and are expected to remove the product from shelves and online listings. Consumers are encouraged to report any incidents or injuries involving the product to the CPSC.
For more information on the recall, consumers can visit the official Dorel Home Furnishings or Cosco website or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall page.
The Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers, a home-and-garden appliance, have been recalled due to safety concerns, specifically the detachment or breaking of the safety bar, which has led to two reported head injuries. Affected customers, including those interested in general-news, are advised to check their stepstools for the listed model numbers and discontinue use immediately, as a free repair kit is available from Dorel Home Furnishings.
