Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
USHeartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
Product Description & Identification
The stool is an adjustable-height solid wood, 3-legged stool sold unassembled. The seat is 11 3/4-inch diameter. The stool height adjusts from 17 inches to 25 inches. A "Made in China" sticker is on the underside of the seat.
Affected Products
Wooden Stool
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Heartland-America-Recalls-Wooden-Stools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11736.11736.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall. |
| Injuries › Name | Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration. |
| Products › Name | Wooden Stool |
| Products › Type | Bar and Kitchen Stools |
| Products › Category I D | 67780 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,850 |
| Recall I D | 848 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to Heartland of America for a full refund. Heartland America is contacting its customers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011. |
| Recall Date | 2011-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The stool is an adjustable-height solid wood, 3-legged stool sold unassembled. The seat is 11 3/4-inch diameter. The stool height adjusts from 17 inches to 25 inches. A "Made in China" sticker is on the underside of the seat. |
| Distributors › Name | Heartland America, of Chaska, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 11736 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Heartland America at (800) 398-8163 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.heartlandamerica.com/stoolrecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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