Iron Lover's Bench Sold Exclusively at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11008 · Oct 13, 2010 · Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
185
units affected
185
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11008
- Date
- Oct 13, 2010
- Company
- Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
- Units affected
- 185
- Product
- Iron Lover's benches
- Product type
- Benches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
The recalled metal two-seat bench is 51 inches long with SKU number 400051794482 printed on the price tag. The bench is a bronze color.
What can happen
The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these benches and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ross has received two reports of the bench tipping over. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ross Stores nationwide between July 2010 and September 2010 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled iron lover's benches?
Consumers should immediately stop using these benches and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers.
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.