Toddler tower stools — those step-up wooden helpers designed to bring small kids to counter height in the kitchen — have become popular in family homes across Colorado Springs and the country. If yours is the HARPPA Nordi model, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled it.

The CPSC cited entrapment and fall hazards, with the risk of serious injury and death. Families who own this product should stop using it immediately and check CPSC.gov for the full recall notice and next steps.

Understanding the Hazard

Toddler tower stools are designed with a raised enclosed platform that allows children ages roughly 18 months through 5 years to stand safely at kitchen counter height alongside a caregiver. The design typically includes side rails and an open front for the child to step in and out.

Entrapment hazards in this type of product can occur when a child's head, neck, or limb becomes trapped between structural elements. Fall hazards can develop when the platform shifts, tips, or fails under a child's weight or movement. In both cases, the risk of serious injury is real — and for very young toddlers, the danger is compounded by their inability to self-rescue.

What to Do

Stop using the HARPPA Nordi Toddler Tower Stool immediately. Do not leave children unattended near the product. Visit CPSC.gov and search for "HARPPA Nordi" to find the official recall notice, which will include information on returning the product, any available remedies, and how to contact the manufacturer.

If you're unsure whether your toddler tower stool is the recalled HARPPA Nordi model, check the brand name on the product's packaging, assembly instructions, or the underside of the stool.

Checking Your Home for Other Recalls

It's worth reviewing your home's children's products against the CPSC's current recall list at cpsc.gov/recalls, especially if you've purchased baby gear, play equipment, or kitchen helpers in the past year. Recent August 2026 recalls have included baby jumpers and swings, magnetic building toys, and other toddler products — and many products are purchased online from third-party sellers, making recall notifications easy to miss.

What's Next

Visit CPSC.gov for the full HARPPA Nordi recall notice. If you have questions, the CPSC's consumer hotline is 800-638-2772, available Monday through Friday. For Colorado Springs families who want to register future children's products for recall alerts, create a free account at saferproducts.gov to receive notifications when items you own are recalled.