A kitchen step stool can feel like a smart family purchase: it lets a young child stand closer to the counter for snack prep, baking, handwashing, or watching dinner come together. But a fresh Health Canada recall makes this a good week for Canadian families to check one specific product before it is used again. The Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Kids Kitchen Step Stool, sold in grey and white, has been recalled because the stool may be unstable while in use, creating a tip-over hazard. Health Canada says consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact TOMY International for a repair kit. For shoppers, the practical takeaway is simple: if a toddler tower is already in your home, daycare, grandparent kitchen, or second-hand pickup pile, pause and match the model information before anyone climbs on it again.
The recalled item is the Boon PIVOT toddler tower, a folding step stool designed for children in the kitchen. Health Canada lists affected grey models B11437, B11437A, B11437A1 and B11437A2, and white models B11578, B11578A, B11578A1 and B11578ME. The agency says 2,033 affected units were sold in Canada, with sales from January 2023 to March 2026. TOMY's recall page describes the same voluntary recall for Boon PIVOT collapsible toddler towers and says the company is providing a free repair kit. If you cannot find the model number quickly, treat the tower as suspect until you can compare the colour, product name, SKU, UPC or purchase record against the recall notice. Do not rely only on memory or a product photo in an old order confirmation, because many household step stools look similar at a glance.
There have been no reported incidents or injuries in Canada as of July 9, 2026, according to Health Canada. The notice also says the company has received 11 reports in the United States involving the stools being unstable, with no injuries reported. That matters for shoppers because a recall is not only a response to injuries after they happen; it can also be an early warning that a product needs a fix before an avoidable accident occurs. Toddler towers are used at counter height, often on kitchen floors where spills, socks, pets, or busy meal prep can already add risk. Even if your child has used the tower safely before, the recommended action is not to keep using it while waiting for more information. Stop use first, then arrange the repair kit through TOMY.
The recall is also a reminder to be careful with the second-hand market. Health Canada notes that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. That means families should not list a recalled Boon PIVOT tower on Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, a neighbourhood buy-nothing group, or a garage sale table unless the recall remedy has been completed and the product is safe to pass along under the manufacturer's instructions. If you are shopping used for baby and toddler gear, build a quick recall search into your routine before paying. Search the exact brand and model, ask the seller for a photo of the label, and check the federal recall database. A low price is not a deal if the item needs a repair, is missing parts, or cannot legally be redistributed as-is.
For families who do not own this tower but are shopping for one, use the recall as a checklist for safer buying. Look for a wide, stable base; clear age and weight guidance; non-slip feet; guardrails that match the child's size; and a design that does not fold or shift unexpectedly during use. Read the manual before assembly, register the product if registration is offered, and keep a photo of the model label in your phone so recall checks are easier later. When comparing prices, do not treat a toddler tower like ordinary decor. It is a climbing product used by small children near counters, hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and breakable dishes. A cheaper option with unclear branding, missing instructions, or no Canadian recall history trail deserves extra caution.
If your household has the recalled Boon PIVOT, the next steps are practical: stop using it, keep it away from children, contact TOMY Consumer Care at 1-866-725-4407 or through the company's recall page, and follow the repair-kit instructions. If there was an incident, near miss, or safety concern involving this or another consumer product, Health Canada provides an online consumer product incident reporting form. For Canadian shoppers, the bigger habit is to do a five-minute safety scan whenever a product is used by children, bought second-hand, or pulled out of storage for a younger sibling. Recalls can feel like small print, but they are one of the few shopping alerts that can turn directly into a safer kitchen today.
Source trail: - Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts: Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Kids Kitchen Step Stool recalled due to tip-over hazard — https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/boon-pivot-toddler-tower-kids-kitchen-step-stool-recalled-due-tip-over-hazard - TOMY PIVOT Recall: Recall of Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower — https://recall.tomy.com/pivot - Health Canada: Report an incident involving a consumer product or cosmetic — https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/report-incident.html