Cosco step stools
9 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 14, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 9reports to CPSC
- Oct 14, 2025the latest report was made
- Jun 12, 2012the earliest
- 8with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Cosco
- Maker
- Cosco Home and Office ProductsMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Step stoolsCPSC’s product type: Step Stools (code 620), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Ladders
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“COSCO 2-step kitchen stepper” and “Cosco White Retro Counter Chair / Step Stool with Pull-out S”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 1 |
| June 2021 | 1 |
| April 2019 | 1 |
| November 2017 | 1 |
| July 2015 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 1 |
| June 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 3 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 1 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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Emergency room Made Oct 14, 2025, sent to the company Oct 29, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025
The product, in the report: COSCO Dorel Juvenile 2-Step Kitchen Stepper Green.
My 2 1/2 year old daughter was appropriately using her COSCO 2-step toddler stool with safety bar and the safety bar separated, causing her to fall and hit her head - prompting us to call 911, be transported via ambulance to the emergency department. Concussion was ruled and we were discharged while keeping watch and monitoring symptoms.
- Model
- 11349GRN1E
- UPC
- 044681314452
- Bought from
- Walmart.com
- Bought
- Dec 12, 2023
- Where
- Temecula, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand COSCO, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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No one hurt Made Aug 11, 2024, sent to the company Aug 14, 2024, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2024
The product, in the report: From the AMAZON site: “COSCO 2-Step Folding Kitchen Stepper, Kids folding stepper/Toddler Tower with Safety Bar, Universal Folding Step Stool with Large Platform for Adults or Kids with 225 lb. Capacity, (Steel Frame/Resin Steps) The Cosco Kitchen Stepper folding step stool is a great tool for the entire family! Involve your child in the everyday work of the household by allowing them to safely stand at countertop height. The wide base, large slip-resistant platform step and durable construction means this stool can grow with your child and be used into adulthood as a step stool, safety supporting up to 225lbs. The kitchen stepper has been designed with safety in mind, the railings provide perfect support while the locking safety bar provides a sense of security. The unique design is easy to fold and store out of the way. The kitchen stepper is equipped with a waterproof and easy-to-clean snack tray to keep your kids entertained and things right at their little fingertips.” The label states that it is made in China.
I purchased a COSCO step-stool with safety bar for my grandson in March 2024. He was standing inside the unit eating lunch at the counter. He leaned slightly backwards and the bar broke way and he fell backwards onto the tile floor landing on his side/shoulder. The same thing happened at my daughter’s house with her COSCO unit.
- Model
- 11349GRN1E
- Serial number
- 4468131445
- Bought from
- AMAZON
- Bought
- Mar 15, 2024
- Where
- Rhinebeck, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Other Relative
- As this report names them
- Brand COSCO 2-step kitchen stepper, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 9, 2021, sent to the company Aug 31, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 15, 2021
The product, in the report: Cosco three Step Max Steel Work Platform
When getting off the Cosco 3 step stool, I could not close it. The reason being that one of the supports bent outward.
Prior to this failure the stool was great, sturdy and all. All I want is some discount to replace it… as of now I cannot close it. I notified Cosco, spoke to a woman, [REDACTED], sent the photos I sent you no one ever got back to me. I then sent photos to their parent company…no one got back to me either
- Model
- 11-740
- Where
- NORTHPORT, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jun 7, 2021, sent to the company Jun 9, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2021
The product, in the report: 3 Step Steel and Aluminum Step Stool with Large Steps
My electrician used my step stool to get a closer look at a ceiling light and the stool bent and collapsed underneath him. He has broken his pinky and bruised a blood vessel.
- Model
- 11433ABL2
- UPC
- 31052
- Serial number
- 20 Aug 2020
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Nov 25, 2020
- Where
- CHARLOTTESVLE, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 39, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- No Relationship
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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First aid Made Apr 30, 2019, sent to the company May 7, 2019, published by CPSC May 21, 2019
The product, in the report: A compact dual purpose chair and step stool whose bottom step swing out for easy access with a wipe clean 24-Inch high seat of vinyl constructed of heavy duty 1-Inch diameter steel that is easy to assemble with household tools
We purchased a Cosco White Retro Counter Chair / Step Stool with Pull-out Steps from Amazon on November 16, 2018. The product did require minor assembly which we did successfully. The step stool portion of the chair broke off yesterday when my 10-year-old, 75-pound daughter was appropriately using it, the step portion broke off, the chair collapsed and she hurt herself. If anyone older or heavier was on the chair, a major injury would have happened.
- Model
- Step Stool with Pull-out Steps
- UPC
- B0000B35GZ
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Nov 16, 2018
- Where
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 10, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco White Retro Counter Chair /
Step Stool with Pull-out S, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products - How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Emergency room Made Nov 15, 2017, sent to the company Nov 24, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 8, 2017
The product, in the report: Cosco 3 step Steel Step Stool w/Aluminum Steps, Type1
Using a 3 step Cosco aluminum step ladder to install insulation in room being renovated. The bottom leg snapped at where first step is connected while I was on top step. I fell onto concrete, incurring injury that necessitated emergency room treatment as well as at least one orthopedic visit. I am 155 # and am not over the load weight for this ladder.
- Model
- 11-425 ABK
- UPC
- 44681 31058
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2015
- Where
- Enon, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 59, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jul 29, 2015, sent to the company Aug 6, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2015
The product, in the report: See at http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cosco-Big-3-Step-Folding-Step-Stool-with-Rubber-Hand-Grip/34015058
PRODUCT: Cosco Big 3-Step Folding Step Stool with Rubber Hand Grip Purchased at Walmart, product # : 552846254 Fell off backwards. Steps are hinged at front edge for folding. When unfolded and locked in use the step is stabilized by the rear edge support. BUT the step is FLEXIBLE PLASTIC so if your balance starts to move, the step hinges with you and you get no feedback until you start to fall. With a rigid step you would immediately feel your imbalance and respond.
- Bought from
- Walmart, South Carolina
- Bought
- Jul 16, 2015, about then
- Where
- Beaufort, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Emergency room Made Feb 5, 2014, sent to the company Feb 25, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2014
The product, in the report: Step Stool
Caller stated that she stepped on the step stool while it was on the bathroom tile and it slipped, she lost her balance and fell sideways into her bath tub and broke her rib. She was taken to the Holy Cross hospital by her son where she received treatment for 3 hours, she was treated for a concussion and a broken rib and then released for follow up.
Caller stated that the stool label states that it hold up to 225 lbs and her weight is 140. The manufacturer was not contacted as yet. Caller feels that this stool is a safety hazard and should be reported. The step stool is not part of a recall.
- Model
- 11-012dgr
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- Walmart, Florida
- Bought
- Feb 2, 2013, about then
- Where
- Wilton Manors, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 61, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jun 12, 2012, sent to the company Jun 20, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 5, 2012
The product, in the report: A two-step household step stool
On January 13, 2012 a Cosco step stool collapsed suddenly when the right leg assembly broke. I was sent crashing to the floor onto my right shoulder. I immediately iced the shoulder and took Advil. On January 29 I consulted an orthopedic doctor-was told I may have suffered a deep bone contusion. On March 27 I consulted the doctor again, was advised to begin therapy, which i did. On April 9 I had an MRI which disclosed a full thickness tear of the Right Supraspinatus tendon with 2.5 cm of retraction. On May 7 I had surgery to repair the tendon.
The pain was the most severe I have ever experienced. It is necessary to wear a sling for 6 weeks 24/7; following, one month severely restricted movement, 3 months guarded activity, and at 8 months a hopeful return to normal activity. I cannot engage in ANY activity which loads the arm. It is difficult to sleep in one position for more than 1.5 hours..Eating and putting on clothing is difficult. Showering is a challenge.
I am 71+ years of age. I have a lifelong activity with horses on our ranch. I engage in all aspects of ranch work, including doing my own farrier work for 40 years. I will not be able to engage in normal and necessary ranch work for MONTHS. At this time my husband is carrying the entire burden of ranch work. I cannot clean my own house-having to hire help. Our annual maintenance trip to our ranch in Montana cannot happen. We have had to hire help to mow meadows for fire safety, and road maintenance.
Now, Cosco was sent a Certified Mail letter on May 22, 2012, describing the situation, my injury, and my concern for the safety of this product. No response. Not only do I resent being injured because of a faulty product, have my participation in lifelong activities threatened, I resent Cosco Company’s lack of response to a valid concern about a product’s safety.
Cosco has experienced recalls in its history and a large civil penalty. Time for accountability.
- Model
- ??
- UPC
- ??
- Serial number
- ??
- Bought from
- KMart
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2005, about then
- Where
- Grass Valley, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 71, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Cosco, made or sold by Cosco Home and Office Products
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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