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Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Published: September 29, 2016Recall ID: 16271Category: generalCountry: US

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

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Tripod-Stools
TitleWalmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 1- Mahco Inc. Tripod Stool.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionPhoto 1: Mahco Inc. Tripod Stool
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 2- Tripod stool hang tag .jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionPhoto 2: Tripod stool hang tag
Hazards › NameThe plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameTripod stools
Products › TypeChairs, Stools & Benches
Products › Category I D1877
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,600
Recall I D7863
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Retailers › NameWalmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.
Recall Date2016-09-29T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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 › NameMahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Recall Number16271
Manufacturers › NameWalmart, of Bentonville, Ark.
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactWalmart 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 Date2016-10-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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  • Recalling FirmWalmart, of Bentonville, Ark.
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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