CPSC2002-08-23
CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools
LPK International Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
Sold at
Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20.
Affected count
About 1,900
Injuries reported
LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Barstools
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).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-LPK-International-Announce-Recall-of-Barstools-Don't want to check this manually?
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