TOMY Recalls Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Step Stools
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TOMY is recalling 116,908 Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools due to tip-over and fall hazards posing a risk of serious injury and death.
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What Happened
TOMY International, Inc. is recalling Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools because the towers can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury and death from tip-over and fall hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Kids Kitchen Step Stools sold in gray and white. The metal and plastic stools measure about 22 inches wide, 23 inches deep, and 35 inches tall, with "boon" visible along the top rail and a warning label along the side of the standing platform. Approximately 116,908 units were sold in the United States (plus about 2,033 in Canada) online at Target.com, Amazon.com and Babylist.com from January 2023 through June 2026 for around $150. The importer is TOMY International, Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled tower stools immediately and store them away from children until repaired. Contact TOMY toll free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at cs@tomy.com or online at https://recall.tomy.com/pivot or https://us.tomy.com for a free stabilizing repair part and installation instructions. The firm will mail the free repair parts directly to consumers.
Why This Matters
The recalled products pose a risk of serious injury and death due to tip-over and fall hazards, with 11 reports of instability received and no injuries reported.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-PIVOT-Collapsible-Toddler-Tower-Kitchen-Step-Stools-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Fall-Hazards (CPSC Recall Number 26620)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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