CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools
USCPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools
Recalling Firm: LPK International Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes 24- inch and 29-inch high, natural wood finish barstools with round seats. The barstools have model numbers 74150 (24-inch) and 75151 (29-inch). The model numbers are printed on a sticker on the underside of the barstool's seat. A circular stamp on the underside of the seat reads, "H.L." and "NOV 2001." They were assembled in the United States.
Affected Products
Barstools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-LPK-International-Announce-Recall-of-Barstools- |
| Title | CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/barstool.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Drawing of recalled barstool |
| Hazards › Name | The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground. |
| Products › Name | Barstools |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,900 |
| Recall I D | 2279 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes 24- inch and 29-inch high, natural wood finish barstools with round seats. The barstools have model numbers 74150 (24-inch) and 75151 (29-inch). The model numbers are printed on a sticker on the underside of the barstool's seat. A circular stamp on the underside of the seat reads, "H.L." and "NOV 2001." They were assembled in the United States. |
| Recall Number | 02557 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LPK International Inc., of Northbrook, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact LPK International toll-free at (800) 772-1606, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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