Calligaris USA Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07571 · Aug 24, 2007 · Calligaris USA
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07571
- Date
- Aug 24, 2007
- Company
- Calligaris USA
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- ICE Bar Stools
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Calligaris bar stools with a contemporary design. The stools have a black or chrome metal base, a low back, and plastic seats that come in orange, black, white, green, or clear. The words "ICE" and "Calligaris" are engraved on the underside of the seat.
What can happen
The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ice bar stools?
Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.