A major recall involving the Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper has been issued nationwide.
The recall affects approximately 302,000 units sold at Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and several major online retailers. Sales took place from February 2021 through July 2025, with prices ranging from $56 to $70. An additional 11,000 units were distributed in Canada.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall after reports of injuries stemming from a faulty safety bar, urging consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact Dorel Home Furnishings for a free repair kit.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned: “The safety bar can detach or break while in use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to consumers.”
Newsweek contacted Dorel Home Furnishings’ listed press representative and Cosco’s recall unit via email on Sunday, outside of normal business hours.
Why It Matters
This recall highlights ongoing product safety concerns in the U.S. consumer market, particularly with household goods sold through major national retailers. Recalls for products found at popular chains like Walmart and Target directly affect millions of American households and underscore the importance of regulatory oversight on items intended for everyday domestic use.
What To Know
The recall involves Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers manufactured by Dorel Home Furnishings Inc., also known as Cosco Home and Office Products, based in Columbus, Indiana. The affected folding step stools include model numbers 11349WHG1E, 11349GRN1E, 11349NVY1E, 11349WHG2, 11349GRN4, 11349GRN12, 11349WHG12C, 11349WHG12W, 11349WHG4F, and 11349CBWH4T.
These steppers were available in white/gray, green, navy, and blue, and feature the Cosco logo molded onto the handle. Model numbers can be found on a label on one of the stepper’s arms.
The recall was prompted by 34 reports of the safety bar detaching or breaking, including two incidents that resulted in head injuries, CPSC’s alert said.
Consumers are advised to stop using the safety bar and keep the product away from children until the repair has been completed.
The recalled steppers were sold at a wide range of major retailers including Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and online platforms like Amazon, Wayfair, and Overstock.
Consumers should cease use of the safety bar and store the stepper out of children’s reach, the recall said. Dorel is offering a free repair kit, which includes a sliding locking mechanism for the safety bar, installation instructions, and an updated warning label. The repair kit and shipping are provided at no cost.
To receive a repair kit, consumers can contact Dorel toll-free at 888-628-3778 (8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday), email [email protected], or visit coscoproducts.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES.” Additional recall information can be found on the official CPSC page.
What Happens Next
Consumers are instructed to stop using the safety bar function of affected Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Steppers and keep them out of reach of children until the repair kit is installed. Dorel Home Furnishings has committed to distributing free repair kits and will continue to provide information and support regarding the recall. The CPSC encourages consumers to report any additional incidents or problems through its website.
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