Ross Stores Recalls Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09228 · May 21, 2009 · Ross Stores
225
units affected
225
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09228
- Date
- May 21, 2009
- Company
- Ross Stores
- Units affected
- 225
- Product
- 39" St. Anne Acacia Benches
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The benches are made of acacia wood with SKU 400037765413 and manufacturer style number GB1F printed on a hangtag attached to the bench. The acacia wood benches measure 39" wide, 20" deep and 36" high.
What can happen
The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these benches immediately and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ross Stores has received two reports of incidents but no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Ross Stores nationwide in March 2009 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 39" st. anne acacia benches?
Consumers should stop using these benches immediately and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing 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.