Safety regulator, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools
Recall 02557 · Aug 23, 2002 · LPK International Inc.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02557
- Date
- Aug 23, 2002
- Company
- LPK International Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Barstools
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall includes 24- inch and 29-inch high, natural wood finish barstools with round seats. The barstools have model numbers 74150 (24-inch) and 75151 (29-inch). The model numbers are printed on a sticker on the underside of the barstool's seat. A circular stamp on the underside of the seat reads, "H.L." and "NOV 2001." They were assembled in the United States.
What can happen
The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground.
- Sold at
- Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled barstools?
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
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.