Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stool Model WD1357 Recall
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Health Canada recalls 2,000 Woodure Model WD1357 toddler kitchen step stools due to collapse, tip-over, and entrapment hazards posing risks of serious injury or death.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on September 9, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The recalled Woodure tower stool model WD1357 can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child’s torso can fit through the openings on the front and back sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall, and entrapment hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Woodure-branded children’s tower kitchen step stool, model WD1357. The tower stool is made of plywood and measures 45.7cm deep by 42.9cm wide by 87.9 cm high. The product label identifies the model as WD1357. The company reported that 2,000 units were sold in Canada from July 2024 to June 2026. The products were manufactured in China and imported by FIPET INC of Sheridan, WY, United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model WD1357 step stool and keep it away from children until a repair kit has been properly installed. Consumers can contact Woodure to obtain a free repair kit, which includes protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions. For more information, consumers can contact Woodure by email at woodure@wwoodure.com or visit the company website.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a risk of serious injury and death due to tip over, fall, and entrapment.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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