Circo step stools
6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 19, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 6reports to CPSC
- Dec 19, 2017the latest report was made
- Aug 24, 2011the earliest
- 6with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Circo
- Maker
- TargetMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Step stoolsCPSC’s product type: Step Stools (code 620), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Ladders
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| December 2017 | 1 |
| April 2015 | 1 |
| July 2013 | 1 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
| March 2012 | 1 |
| August 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made Dec 19, 2017, sent to the company Dec 28, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2018
The product, in the report: A “TARGET” and or “CIRCO” brand White, step stool/storage cubby. About 1.5 feet wide by 1 foot deep a two step stool with built in storage with a lidded box and upper step. Made of wood and laminate. Inner box had two pieces of small pine supporting the lower storage door with a hinge.
I was standing on the lower portion first step of the step stool/cubby storage unit. I was reaching for a box of cereal on top of my refrigerator and all of a sudden I heard the stool break and my foot went into the storage box of the stool. The inside glue and staples holding up the lid of the storage box bin failed to bear any weight. I fell very hard on my buttocks/lower tailbone and I also banged my head on the kitchen cabinet behind me as the stool was failing. My foot was lodged and had gotten stuck in the storage bin part of the stool. I scraped and badly bruised my shin bone on the upper top portion of the stool! It’s been about 2 months now and my shin bone still hurts a lot. This “Target” or “Circo” branded product was poorly made (in China) and should be recalled ASAP!!
- Bought from
- Target, Minnesota
- Bought
- Dec 5, 2012, about then
- Where
- Oakley, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 40, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand CIRCO, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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First aid Made Apr 21, 2015, sent to the company Apr 29, 2015, published by CPSC May 13, 2015
The product, in the report: Circo Step Stool Whie Wood - two steps -- 13 in H x 13 5/8 in W x 14 1/8 in D
My 138 pound wife was standing on a Circo Step Stool when it suddenly collapsed injuring her ankle and shin bone -- could have easily fractured a bone or had an even more severe injury.
- Model
- Circo Step Stool
- UPC
- 90970 40304
- Serial number
- 097 04 0304 ID 109484-VPG-JG
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Oct 31, 2008, about then
- Where
- Northbrook, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 48, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Circo, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jul 9, 2013, sent to the company Jul 17, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2013
The product, in the report: A child’s step stool with storage
I was using step stool and the step broke. I fell off and landed on floor with no major injuries.
- Model
- Circo step stool
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Oct 13, 2010, about then
- Where
- Brockport, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 34, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Circo, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jul 9, 2012, sent to the company Jul 23, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 6, 2012
The product, in the report: This is a Circo step stool with UPC 490970403046 with a date of manufacture of 5/2009
I was merely standing on the step stool when the lid that lifts to reveal the stool’s storage compartment collapsed. I fell off the stool, but was not injured. Upon looking at the lid, the corners that pivot cracked in half. This was caused by the support piece of wood that is along either side of the stool falling off, placing too much weight on the corners. I have since sealed off the storage area and secured the lid with screws through the side, but never thought about reporting the problem until now.
- Model
- Step stool
- UPC
- 490970403046
- Bought from
- Target, Arizona
- Bought
- Jul 14, 2010, about then
- Where
- Tucson, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 31, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Circo, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 8, 2012, sent to the company Mar 15, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2012
The product, in the report: Circo Step Stool with storage white
I was on top step of Circo stool Making my daughters bunk beds. I step down onto bottom step and my daughter had put her foot into bottom storage step, I step down onto her foot pinched in between storage bench. The bench broke and I fell onto ground hitting the bed post on way down. I fell on my daughter. Her foot was bruised and had a cut on it, from board breaking. It might be a good thing it broke so it didnt hurt her foot. I have been going to chiropratot to fix my hip and lower back.
- Model
- Circo Step Stool with storage white
- UPC
- 8097020859
- Bought from
- target
- Where
- Altoona, Iowa: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 32, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Circo, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Aug 24, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 23, 2011
The product, in the report: Circo Step Stool-white- 4 90970 40304 6
We used the Target step stool in my kid’s bath. I stepped on it with one foot to reach and change the lightbulb and the step collapsed. Thankfully it was not one of my children, and I was not hurt. It has been sitting in my garage until I just saw the recall. I will be returning it to Target today!
- UPC
- 490970403046
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2009
- Where
- Tyrone, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 33, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Circo, made or sold by Target
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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