LF Products Recalls Barstools Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions Provided; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
Recall 17013 · Oct 13, 2016 · LF Products
108,000
units affected
108,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17013
- Date
- Oct 13, 2016
- Company
- LF Products
- Units affected
- 108,000
- Product
- Sawyer barstools
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves LF Products Sawyer swivel barstools sold in black, white, distressed blue, and dark brown. The recalled barstools have a tan cushion and were sold in two heights, 24 inches and 30 inches. "LF Products" is printed on a label affixed to the barstool.
What can happen
Screws on the barstools can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately check to ensure that the hardware on their barstools is secure. Consumers with barstools that have loosened screws should download and review the revised assembly instructions at www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sawyerstoolinstructions, and reassemble the barstools.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 15 reports of loosened hardware resulting in four reports of fall injuries.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at bedbathandbeyond.com from May 2012 through March 2016 for between $90 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sawyer barstools?
Consumers should immediately check to ensure that the hardware on their barstools is secure. Consumers with barstools that have loosened screws should download and review the revised assembly instructions at www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sawyerstoolinstructions, and reassemble the barstools.
What is the hazard?
Screws on the barstools can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.