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Kikkerland step stools

9 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 6, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 9reports to CPSC
  • Nov 6, 2022the latest report was made
  • May 14, 2012the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
Kikkerland
Maker
Kikkerland Design Inc.Makers, 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 (4)

“KIKKERLAND RHINO II FOLDING STOOL”, “Kikkerland Design Inc.”, “Kikkerland Design Incorporated” and “Kikkerland Inc.”

By month

2 reports from December 2021 to November 2022; the most in November 2022, 1. 7 earlier reports, since May 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20221
October 20221
February 20161
April 20151
December 20121
October 20121
June 20121
May 20122

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 4 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 4 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.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. First aid

    Made Nov 6, 2022, sent to the company Nov 8, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 23, 2022

    The product, in the report: Black with white dots on top

    My grandkids ages 4 to almost 2 years old use this step stool. My four year old Grandaughter and almost 2 year old grandson use it to get up on my bed or to use bathroom sink or toilet. Last night my Grandaughter went to get up on my bed using this step stool. Stool collapsed and she hurt her left side of leg falling. After tending to her injury and crying. I picked up stool and there was cracks through the sides below the base. Very upsetting considering it claims it holds up to 300 pounds. This product needs recalled. Fortunately no bones broke or any other injuries! Very traumatizing for her.

    Model
    ZZ12S-BK RINO II US PATENT-D707975
    UPC
    6 12615 10255 2
    Bought from
    Walmart Springfield, Oregon
    Bought
    Jun 5, 2020, about then
    Where
    Springfield, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 4, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand KIKKERLAND RHINO II FOLDING STOOL, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  2. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 24, 2022, sent to the company Oct 27, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 17, 2022

    The product, in the report: A grey Kikkerland Big Rhino Folding Stool from Bed Bath and Beyond. Supposed to hold up to 300 pounds. 15.5” tall A definite must-have in any home, dorm or office, this lightweight but sturdy Kikkerland Easy Folding Step Stool can support up to 400 lbs. It easily folds flat for hassle-free storage and comes with a built-in carry handle for convenient portability. • Kikkerland Easy Folding Step Stool is strong, stable and folds flat for storage • Anti-skid bottom and slip-resistant step pads • Supports up to 300 lb. • Built-in carrying handle for convenient portability • Perfect for any home, dorm or office • Measures 8” L x 11.75” W x 8.5” H unfolded; 12” L x 11.75” W x 1.25” H when folded • Plastic construction • Imported • skuId: 13990999

    I bought a Rhino step stool From Bed Bath and Beyond for my daughter to get onto her lofted college bed. She is way under the maximum weight requirement and stepped onto it to get into bed and the stool broke through the center. Her foot went through it completely and she fell backwards. Her leg received scrape marks from the plastic edges where it broke.

    Model
    Big Rhino
    Bought from
    Bed Bath and Beyond
    Bought
    Sep 12, 2022, about then
    Where
    Davis, California: School
    Who was involved
    Age 18, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  3. No one hurt

    Made Feb 1, 2016, sent to the company Feb 26, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2016

    The product, in the report: Black, Plastic, 300 Lb. Maximum Capacity, 8.5” x11.5” x 9” Step Stool

    01/31/2016 - The consumer was using his unit to rest his legs for a couple of monutes while he was sitting down. When the consumer finished using the step stool he picked it up and in doing so, noticed that the unit had started cracking accross the top of the hinges all the way to the handle holders.

    The consumer does not know when the actual deterioration of the stool started happening. The consumer indicates that he weighs 170 lb. and that 99% of the time he uses the stool to rest his legs while he is sitting down, while the remaining times he stands on it if he needs to reach for something.

    02/01/2016 - The consumer contacted the retailer and explained the situation. The representative he spoke to informed him he could bring it back to them.

    The consumer does not know if the retailer will provide a refund, a replacement or a store credit.

    Model
    Rhino
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Bed, Bath & Beyond, Illinois
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2014, about then
    Where
    Carbondale, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland Design Inc., made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Apr 13, 2015, sent to the company Apr 21, 2015, published by CPSC May 5, 2015

    The product, in the report: Folding 9” step stool that is used to reach top shelf in the pantry

    Kikkerland 9” step stool zz09-bk cracked on top, resulted in my fall. It states that it holds up to 300lb, I weigh 185lb. Called the company in NY. They did not help me.

    UPC
    1261503881
    Serial number
    Zz09-bk
    Bought from
    Web order
    Bought
    Mar 12, 2012
    Where
    To ball, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. No one hurt

    Made Dec 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 7, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 22, 2013

    The product, in the report: Small 9inch tall folding step stool

    I have had two (2) of the same items, a small folding stool. The first collapsed and broke, so I exchanged it for an identical replacement at the Container Store. The replacement broke too and I fell to the ground as a result. Luckily I was not hurt, but I have had it in mind to log a report ever since with the Consumer Products Safety Agency. The product has a clearly marked sticker stating a maximum weight of 300 lb.. but I was 220 lbs. at the time... i.e., no where near the 300 lbs. maximum.

    I informed the company and they sent a box with return label for me to ship it back. They were going to refund the money but I thought a government agency should be informed about this issue before someone gets seriously injured.

    Easyfold Step Stools Kikkerland Inc. Attn.: [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

    http://www.Kikkerland.com

    Model: ZZ09 - Black Max. Load : 300 lb.. (135kg)

    Made in China Sold at the Container Store for $12.99

    Model
    Model: ZZ09 - Black
    Bought from
    Container Store
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2011
    Where
    Rossmoor, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland Inc., made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 4, 2012, sent to the company Dec 11, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2012

    The product, in the report: Kikkerland Step Stool ZZ09B-G

    The consumer stated that she stepped on the stepping stool and her left foot broke through the plastic. The consumer stated that when her foot broke through the center of the stool the plastic that broke created sharp edges that were cutting her skin. The consumer stated that she forced her foot out of the stool.

    The consumer stated that the stool was approximately 9” high and 11” wide. The consumer stated that it had a warning label of maximum load 300lbs and she only weights 115lbs.

    The consumer stated that she had several lacerations on her left foot. The consumer stated that her ankle was swollen and was hurting. The consumer stated that she treated the injuries with ice to decrease the inflammation. She also stated that she was not sure if she would be going to the emergency room.

    The consumer stated that she would be contacting the manufacturer to file a complaint.

    Model
    ZZ09B-G
    UPC
    612615046429
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Bed Bath & Beyond, California
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Santa Clarita, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jun 23, 2012, sent to the company Jul 2, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Folding step stool

    I contacted [REDACTED] regarding this step stool recall (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12171.html). However, they responded to my request for a replacement step stool by claiming the product I owned was not produced by them. I have an identical step stool to the type covered by the recall that cracked soon after my first use. I purchased this stool at Crate and Barrel Outlet in 2011. It is possible that it was produced by Kikkerland (http://www.kikkerland.com/products/step-stool-in-multiple-colors/). Will this company also be recalling its step stools? They appear identical to the ones in the [REDACTED] recall and like theirs, mine cracked within the first month of use.

    Model
    I don’t know
    UPC
    Not on product
    Serial number
    Not on product
    Bought from
    Crate and Barrel Outlet, California
    Bought
    May 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Berkeley, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made May 14, 2012, sent to the company May 21, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2012

    The product, in the report: 9” high step stool; holds up to 300 lbs; high grip dots, anti skid pad. Safety certified: passes ANSI Type 2 stool load requirements Black step stool with white grip dots

    We have a Kikkerland Easy Fold Step Stool. The model is ZZ09-BK. The stool has been manufactured in China. This product closely matches the [REDACTED] Folding Step Stool that has recently been recalled. From the pictures, the two products are identical. We have had the step stool for about six months. Within that time, the step stool has cracked on the top portion by the handle. While I can snap the pieces back in place, we have to regularly check the cracked area to make sure the pieces have not misaligned again and pose a laceration hazard.

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    ZZ09-BK
    UPC
    6 12615 03881 3
    Bought from
    UNKNOWN
    Bought
    Sep 29, 2011, about then
    Where
    Oxford, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland Design Incorporated, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 14, 2012, sent to the company May 22, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 6, 2012

    The product, in the report: Folding plastic step stool, 9” tall

    I have a Kikkerland 9” plastic step stool, extremely similar to the [REDACTED] version currently being recalled. I weigh only 145lbs, but when I stepped in the center of it, it cracked and I lost my balance and fell. The stool is rated to 300lbs, but obviously not when placed all in the center. I sustained no injuries, other than a bruise to my arm where I hit the granite counter top and the broken glass to clean up from the dropped tumbler.

    Model
    ZZ09-BK
    Bought from
    BBBY, California
    Bought
    Feb 5, 2012, about then
    Where
    Portola, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 51, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kikkerland, made or sold by Kikkerland Design Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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