CPSC2016-01-19
West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco
Hazard
The legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact West Elm for information on returning the stools for a full refund. West Elm is contacting known customers directly.
Sold at
West Elm stores, online at www.westelm.com and the West Elm catalogue nationwide from July 2013 through November 2015 for between $370 and $500 for single stools and between $740 and $1,000 for a set of two.
Affected count
About 6,000 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received six reports of the stools breaking, including one injury.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Saddle bar and counter stools
Consumer contact
West Elm toll-free at 844-824-8911 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.westelm.com and click on "Safety Recalls" under the "About Us" at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/West-Elm-Recalls-Bar-StoolsDon't want to check this manually?
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