Major retailers including Target and Walmart are recalling more than 300,000 kitchen step stools after multiple reports that the safety bar broke and caused serious injuries.
Affected products sold nationwide
The recall impacts the Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper, which features a safety bar on the back. According to the U.S. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cosco have received 34 reports of the bar detaching or breaking, including two incidents that resulted in head injuries.
The affected stools were sold from February 2021 through July 2025 at:
- Target
- Walmart
- The Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Amazon.com
- Wayfair.com
- Overstock.com
The stools were available in blue, navy, green, or white/gray, with the Cosco logo molded into the step handle. You can find the affected model numbers on a label located on one of the stool’s arms.
What buyers should do
Consumers should stop using the stools immediately and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Contact information:
- Phone: (888) 628-3778 during standard business hours
- Email: [email protected]
No deaths have been reported, but the two injuries underscore the potential risk of continued use. Cosco and parent company Dorel Home Furnishings are offering the repair kit at no charge.
Product details at a glance
- Product name: Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper
- Retail availability: Major retailers and online stores (Feb 2021–July 2025)
- Reported incidents: 34 (including 2 head injuries)
- Colors: Blue, navy, green, white/gray
- Identification: Cosco logo on step handle, model number on arm label
What happens next?
The recall is ongoing, and the CPSC encourages consumers to report any incidents or injuries involving the product. Retailers have received notification and are expected to remove the product from shelves and online listings.
Cosco recommends all consumers who believe they own the affected model to verify the model number and discontinue use immediately.
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