On September 2, 2021, Step 2 issued a recall for their StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers. According to the recall, number 21-778, the storage tray with cup holders and step can come loose from the tower, posing a fall risk to the child using the product. The recall affected about 1,570 units of the product.

The recall specifically involves the Step2-brand StepUp Sidekick Learning Tower for children. The tower is designed to be used as both a helper stool and as a chair. It has a white plastic exterior and a gray tray with two cup holders, a seat, and a step. The products affected by the recall have the following manufacture codes: 10-2020, 3-2021, and 5-2021. The manufacture codes can be found on the removable seat or step. On the bottom of the tower, model number “41343” can be found.

The recalled learning towers were sold online via Amazon.com and Step2.com during May 2021 for about $100 each.

As of the recall, there had been approximately 20 reports of the storage trays or steps coming loose from the tower; one of these reports included a child falling and sustaining minor bruises. However, since time has passed since the initial recall, it is likely that there have been more incidents.

Affected consumers are urged to stop using the recalled product and contact the company for information on getting either a full refund or a credit depending on where the product was purchased.

If your child was harmed as a result of the defective learning towers, it is important that you see legal help as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a product liability lawsuit. You could also be entitled to recover compensation, which could include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a claim, do not hesitate to reach out to our recall lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group. Our team has decades of experience and are fully committed to helping you and your family recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Contact our team today to learn more about the legal options available to you.

The Injuries that May Occur

The recalled products are designed to be used by infants and toddlers. If any part of the learning tower comes loose during use, children may fall and sustain injuries. Some of the different injuries that may occur could include the following:

• Scrapes and bruises

• Fractures and dislocations

• Lacerations

• Head injuries, including concussions and TBI

• And more

No matter the specific injuries that occurred as a result of the defective StepUp learning towers, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim under product liability law.

Steps to Take if Your Child Suffered Injuries

You may have questions about what to do if your child suffered a fall that resulted in injuries due to the defective product. Consider some of the following recommended steps:

• Take photos of any visible injuries

• Take photos of the scene of the incident

• Take photos of the defective product

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible

• Gather all relevant medical records

• Contact the company to report the incident and the harm that occurred

• Gather any documents that prove the purchase of the product

• Gather any video footage that captured the incident (including home surveillance footage)

• Seek the guidance of a recall lawyer as soon as possible