Turkish Household recalls small foldable stools over risk of collapsing during use
The small foldable plastic stools have a structural defect and may collapse when in use, which could lead to the user falling from the step and being injured.
What to do
Stop using the stool immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Turkish Households (UK) Limited via info@turkishhousehold.co.uk or 020 8807 1835.
Recall details
- Product
- Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it may fail during use.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2601-0256
- Brand: Turkish Household (UK) Limited
- Barcode: 8682416569788
- Alert date
- April 21, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- April 21, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- April 21, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools (2601-0256)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it may fail during use. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Turkish Household (UK) Limited.
- Product information
- Type: Hand tools/accessories - Step Stools (Non Powered) Brand: Turkish Household (UK) Limited Models: THL-979, THL-978 Barcode: 8682416569788 Country of Origin: Turkey Product Description: Small foldable plastic stool sold between 5 June 2025 and 17 December 2025. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The products present a serious risk of injuries because it has a structural defect and may collapse when in use. This could lead to the user falling from the step and receiving injuries. Improvements are also required to the product labelling and markings. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by Turkish Households (UK) Limited. We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, please contact Turkish Households (UK) Limited via info@turkishhousehold.co.uk or 020 8807 1835. Additional information PSD notification number: 2601-0256 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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