Over 300,000 step stools sold at Target and Walmart part of safety recall

A nationwide recall has been issued for a kitchen step stool due to safety concerns.

Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Dorel Home Furnishings Inc. announced a recall for over 300,000 Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers after receiving 34 reports of the step stool breaking off, including two incidents that resulted in head injuries.

The step stool features one small step before reaching a larger platform to stand on, which is protected by a safety bar. However, the bar has been discovered to detach or break while being used, which can create an injury risk for users.

The recall applies to the model numbers 11349WHG1E, 11349GRN1E, 11349NVY1E, 11349WHG2, 11349GRN4, 11349GRN12, 11349WHG12C, 11349WHG12W, 11349WHG4F, and 11349CBWH4T, which were sold at Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide.

Affected step stools were also available for purchase online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, and Overstock.com from February 2021 through July 2025 for anywhere between $56 and $70.

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Customers are urged to stop using the safety bar on the step stool and to keep the item away from children. They are also asked to contact Dorel to receive a free repair kit, which will include a sliding locking mechanism that attaches to the safety bar to prevent breaking or detaching.

In addition to the repair kit, customers will also be sent installation instructions and a warning label to be placed on the step stool.

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The recall comes following Ford’s recent recall of 312,120 U.S. vehicles over a brake assist defect that may increase stopping distance and crash risk.

The recall covers certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger models due to a potential Electronic Brake Booster failure, which can cause loss of power brake assist while driving or using Advanced Driver Assistance Systems features.

The issue stemmed from the EBB motor’s sensitivity to voltage disturbances. If a voltage drop occurs and then recovers, a current surge may exceed the system’s limits, shutting down the motor. This can trigger warning lights, messages in the instrument cluster, and audible alerts, along with noticeable changes in brake pedal feel.

As of July 11, Ford was aware of 37 warranty claims and one low-speed crash potentially related to this issue, but no reports of injuries or fires.

The affected vehicles span several popular 2025 models. The recall includes: