Squatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
USSquatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
Recalling Firm: Manu Changzhou Future International Business Mafacturer, from China
Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr
TranslatedThe top removable step (hat) on the recalled children's toilet step stools can detach while a child is standing on it, posing injury and fall hazards.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves the SquattyPottymus children's toilet step stools used to assist a child in reaching a toilet seat. The plastic step stools measure about 15.8 by 16.8 by 10 inches and were sold individually or as a part of a set, which included a toilet seat and decorative stickers. The step stool is designed to look like a gray hippopotamus with blue or purple eyes. It has a height-adjusting aqua blue hat top step and cut-outs that function as handles on each side.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedChildren's toilet step stools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Squatty-Potty-Recalls-Childrens-Toilet-Step-Stools-Due-to-Injury-and-Fall-Hazards |
| Title | Squatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SquattyPottymus toilet step stool |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The hat on the recalled SquattyPottymus toilet step stool can detach while a child is standing on it. |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled SquattyPottymus without the removable step (hat) |
| Hazards › Name | The top removable step (hat) on the recalled children's toilet step stools can detach while a child is standing on it, posing injury and fall hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Squatty Potty has received two reports of children falling from the toilet step stool, resulting in one child hitting her chin on the toilet and biting the inside of her mouth causing her to bleed. Another child fell and hit his head on a wall. |
| Products › Name | Children's toilet step stools |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 8211 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the children's toilet step stools until they remove the hat. Consumers should contact Squatty Potty for instructions on returning the hat portion of the stool, free of cost, for a $10 refund. |
| Importers › Name | Squatty Potty, LLC, of St. George, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Online at squattypotty.com and Amazon.com from September 2017 through November 2017 for about $50 |
| Recall Date | 2017-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the SquattyPottymus children's toilet step stools used to assist a child in reaching a toilet seat. The plastic step stools measure about 15.8 by 16.8 by 10 inches and were sold individually or as a part of a set, which included a toilet seat and decorative stickers. The step stool is designed to look like a gray hippopotamus with blue or purple eyes. It has a height-adjusting aqua blue hat top step and cut-outs that function as handles on each side. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Squatty Potty, LLC, of St. George, Utah. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Amazon, of Seattle, Wash |
| Recall Number | 18066 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Manu Changzhou Future International Business Mafacturer, from China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Squatty Potty toll-free at 855-628-1099 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@squattypotty.com or online at www.squattypotty.com and hover over the “More” tab and then click “Press” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Squatty Potty Recalls Children's Toilet Step Stools Due to Injury and Fall Hazards?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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