US EditionKitchen Product Sold at Target, Amazon, Walmart Recalled Nationwide
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – More than 300,000 units recalled due to a safety bar defect causing 34 reports of breakage and two head injuries, with free repair kits offered to consumers.
- On July 31, 2025, a recall was announced for approximately 302,000 Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers sold across the United States and Canada due to safety concerns.
- The recall was issued after the company received 34 complaints about the safety bar coming loose or breaking, which included two cases that caused head injuries and a fatal child strangulation incident in 2023.
- The folding stepstools, manufactured in China by Dorel Home Furnishings, were available for purchase between early 2021 and mid-2025 at major retailers including Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.
- Dorel provides consumers with a no-cost repair kit shipped directly to them, which includes a sliding locking mechanism to secure the safety bar, along with detailed installation instructions and a cautionary label to help minimize fall risks.
- Consumers are advised to immediately discontinue use of the safety bar, keep the stepper out of reach of children until it has been fixed, and reach out to Dorel by phone or email to request the repair kit.
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