CPSC2013-06-17
Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.
Hazard
The wood seat of the shower stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble and discard all parts except for one leg. Hammacher Schlemmer is sending a prepaid mailer to known customers to return the stool leg. Customers who haven't received a prepaid mailer should contact Hammacher Schlemmer. Upon receipt of a stool leg, Hammacher Schlemmer will issue a full refund to the payment card used to purchase the stool and send a $25 Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate to the customer.
Sold at
Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog and online at www.hammacher.com.
Affected count
92 units
Injuries reported
The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Teak Shower Stool
Consumer contact
Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 440-4030 Ext. 3156 anytime, email customerservice@hammacher.com, or go online to www.hammacher.com/recalls. Consumers can also contact Taymor Industries at (800) 388-9887, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PM Monday through Friday, or online at www.taymor.com and click the words "Product Recall" at the bottom of the main page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Hammacher-Schlemmer-Recalls-Teak-Shower-StoolsDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief