CPSC2011-04-26
Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Heartland America, of Chaska, Minn.
Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.
Affected count
About 5,850
Injuries reported
Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wooden Stool
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Heartland-America-Recalls-Wooden-Stools-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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