Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers
Recall 09293 · Aug 4, 2009 · Ross Stores
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09293
- Date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Company
- Ross Stores
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Marble Top Plant Stands
- Product type
- Planting/Gardening Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The plant stands have gray marble tops and black wrought iron bases. They were sold in three sizes: small, 24 inches tall, medium, 28 inches tall, and large, 32 inches tall.
What can happen
The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these plant stands and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ross Stores has received two reported incidents in which the marble top fell off the plant stand's base and bruised consumers.
- Sold at
- Ross Stores nationwide between March 2009 and June 2009 for between $15 and $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled marble top plant stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using these plant stands and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury.
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