CPSC2013-10-29
Target Recalls Children's Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard
L. Powell Acquisition Corporation, of Culver City, Calif.
Hazard
The stabilizing bar can crack and cause the stool to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to a Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from April 2012 through June 2013 for about $15.
Affected count
About 69,000
Injuries reported
Target has received seven reports of the stools breaking or collapsing and causing a child to fall. In five of the reported incidents, bumps, bruises and cuts were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Circo-brand Chloe and Conner Sitting Stools
Consumer contact
Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 anytime or email guest.relations@target.com. For additional information, consumers can visit www.target.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then select "Children's and Baby Products."
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Target-Recalls-Childrens-Sitting-StoolsDon't want to check this manually?
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