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Nearly 138,300 Toddler Tower Stools Recalled Over Fall and Entrapment Risks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced separate recalls involving Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools, HARPPA Nordi Foldable Toddler Towers and Mangohood Direct Kids Kitchen Standing Towers on July 30, 2026.

Most of the affected products were sold online through Amazon, while the HARPPA model was also available directly from the company’s website. Parents and caregivers should stop using the recalled towers immediately and keep them away from children until the required repair has been completed.

Generic wooden toddler learning towers displayed away from children following recalls over collapse, fall and entrapment hazards.

At a Glance

  • Three toddler tower brands are covered by the July 30 recalls.
  • The recalls affect about 138,271 units combined.
  • Woodure accounts for about 91,000 recalled stools.
  • HARPPA recalled 47,166 Nordi foldable toddler towers.
  • Mangohood Direct recalled 105 kitchen standing towers.
  • The products can collapse, tip over or allow a child’s torso to pass through an opening.
  • Woodure reported 15 injuries, while HARPPA reported two injuries.
  • Consumers should stop using the products and request the appropriate free repair kit.

Which Toddler Tower Stools Are Being Recalled?

The largest recall covers about 91,000 Woodure Toddler Kitchen Step Stools. The affected model numbers are WD1764, WD1357 and WD1720.

Woodure’s model number is engraved on the underside of the bottom step. The plywood towers measure approximately 18 inches deep, 16.9 inches wide and 34.6 inches tall.

The second recall involves 47,166 HARPPA Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools, model HANS0002. The model number appears on a label underneath the stool’s platform.

The recalled HARPPA towers were sold in white, black and blue, with natural wood-colored steps, platforms and safety bars.

A third recall covers 105 Mangohood Direct Kids Kitchen Standing Towers, model LT003. These were sold in natural bamboo, gray and white finishes.

Why Are the Toddler Towers Dangerous?

The CPSC said the recalled towers can collapse or tip over while a child is standing inside them.

The openings on the front and back are also large enough for a child’s torso to pass through. A child could fall, become trapped or suffer serious injuries if the tower fails or tips.

Toddler towers are designed to raise young children to counter height so they can participate in activities such as food preparation. Because the child stands above floor level, stability and properly sized guard openings are critical.

Adult supervision does not correct a structural defect. Parents should not continue using a recalled tower while waiting for replacement parts.

How Many Injuries Have Been Reported?

Woodure received 22 reports involving instability or tip-overs. Fifteen injuries were reported, including scrapes, cuts and bruises.

HARPPA received three reports of its Nordi towers collapsing or tipping over. Two children reportedly suffered scrapes, cuts or bruises.

No incidents or injuries had been reported for the recalled Mangohood Direct model when the recall notice was issued.

The absence of a reported injury does not mean a recalled product is safe to keep using. The recall addresses the product’s design and the risk of a serious future incident.

Where Were the Recalled Toddler Towers Sold?

The Woodure towers were sold on Amazon from July 2024 through June 2026 for between $60 and $100.

The HARPPA Nordi towers were sold through Amazon and Harppababy.com from September 2023 through June 2026 for approximately $130.

The Mangohood Direct towers were sold on Amazon from July 2025 through March 2026 for between $57 and $67.

Parents who no longer have the original order confirmation should still inspect the product for its brand and model number.

What Should Woodure Owners Do?

Consumers should stop using Woodure models WD1764, WD1357 and WD1720 immediately and store them somewhere children cannot reach them.

The importer is offering a free repair kit containing protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.

Owners should follow the company’s recall process and complete the approved repair before placing the product back into service.

What Should HARPPA Nordi Owners Do?

Owners of HARPPA Nordi model HANS0002 should stop using the tower and contact HARPPA for a free repair kit.

The kit includes protective nets, stabilizing feet and instructions. Shipping is included.

Consumers should not attempt to create their own makeshift repair because an unapproved modification may fail to correct the underlying risks.

What Should Mangohood Owners Do?

Consumers with Mangohood Direct model LT003 should stop using the tower immediately and keep it away from children.

The importer is providing free stabilizing feet and installation instructions. The product should remain unused until the repair parts have been installed correctly.

Did Amazon Issue the Recall?

No. The recalls were announced through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the companies responsible for the products.

Amazon was a retailer where the recalled towers were sold. Describing the action as an “Amazon recall” can help consumers identify where they bought the product, but Amazon is not the government agency that issued the notices.

How Can You Identify a Recalled Tower?

Check the brand, model number, finish and purchase history.

  • Woodure models: WD1764, WD1357 and WD1720.
  • HARPPA Nordi model: HANS0002.
  • Mangohood Direct model: LT003.

Look underneath the platform or bottom step for an engraved or printed model number. Compare the product directly with the official CPSC recall photographs and descriptions.

Do not rely only on the product’s general appearance because many toddler learning towers share similar wooden designs.

What Has Been Confirmed

The CPSC announced all three recalls on July 30, 2026.

The affected products can collapse or tip over and contain openings that create entrapment and fall risks.

The recalls cover approximately 138,271 units combined.

Woodure reported 15 injuries, HARPPA reported two injuries and Mangohood Direct reported none.

Each company is offering free parts intended to repair the affected towers.

What Remains Unknown

The CPSC notices do not establish how many recalled towers are still actively being used in homes.

It is also unclear how quickly every purchaser will receive and install the repair materials.

Additional incidents could be reported after the recall announcement as more consumers inspect their products.

How to Keep Children Safe

  • Stop using a recalled toddler tower immediately.
  • Move it to a locked room or storage area children cannot access.
  • Check the exact model number instead of relying on appearance alone.
  • Use only the official repair parts supplied through the recall.
  • Follow every installation instruction before using the tower again.
  • Keep children supervised whenever they use any elevated learning tower.
  • Place towers on a flat, dry and stable floor.
  • Keep towers away from stairs, hot appliances, knives and other counter hazards.
  • Report product failures or injuries to the CPSC through official channels.

Explainedly Analysis

The combined size of these recalls shows that toddler learning towers require more scrutiny than their simple wooden construction might suggest.

A tower can look stable while still containing weak joints, inadequate stabilizing feet or openings large enough to trap a child. Those design problems become more serious when the product raises a toddler several feet above the floor.

The most important action is not to wait for an accident. Parents should identify the model, stop using the tower and complete the official repair process.

The recalls also show why retailer listings and customer reviews should not replace federal safety information. A highly rated product can still be recalled after structural failures or injuries come to light.

Key Takeaways

  • Nearly 138,300 toddler tower stools are included in three federal recalls.
  • The affected brands are Woodure, HARPPA Nordi and Mangohood Direct.
  • The towers can collapse, tip over or trap a child through large openings.
  • Seventeen injuries have been reported across the Woodure and HARPPA recalls.
  • Parents should stop using the towers and request the official free repair parts.
  • Amazon sold the products, but the CPSC announced the recalls.

Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Woodure Recall Notice

HARPPA Recall Notice

Mangohood Direct Recall Notice

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