Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11736 · Apr 26, 2011 · Heartland America
5,850
units affected
5,850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11736
- Date
- Apr 26, 2011
- Company
- Heartland America
- Units affected
- 5,850
- Product
- Wooden Stool
- Product type
- Bar and Kitchen Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The stool is an adjustable-height solid wood, 3-legged stool sold unassembled. The seat is 11 3/4-inch diameter. The stool height adjusts from 17 inches to 25 inches. A "Made in China" sticker is on the underside of the seat.
What can happen
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
- Sold at
- Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wooden stool?
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.
What is the hazard?
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
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.