Safety regulator, Byer of Maine Announce Recall to Exchange TriLite Stools
Recall 05513 · Nov 19, 2004 · The Byer Manufacturing Company
7,800
units affected
7,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05513
- Date
- Nov 19, 2004
- Company
- The Byer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 7,800
- Product
- The TriLite Stool
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall includes Byer of Maine TriLite Stools shipped between February 19, 2004 and June 16, 2004. The affected stools are only those that have been produced in China, specifically those that bear the Byer of Maine logo screen printed in silver ink on the plastic leg hub.
What can happen
The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.
The fix
Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Several stool collapses reported by retailers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores across the United States, for approximately $18.00.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the trilite stool?
Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.
What is the hazard?
The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.
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.