Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools.
Affected Products
Tripod stools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Tripod-Stools |
| Title | Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 1- Mahco Inc. Tripod Stool.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Photo 1: Mahco Inc. Tripod Stool |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 2- Tripod stool hang tag .jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Photo 2: Tripod stool hang tag |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Tripod stools |
| Products › Type | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products › Category I D | 1877 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,600 |
| Recall I D | 7863 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools. |
| Distributors › Name | Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Recall Number | 16271 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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