Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12733 · May 8, 2012 · Gaomi Yatai Wooden Ware
2,350
units affected
2,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12733
- Date
- May 8, 2012
- Company
- Gaomi Yatai Wooden Ware
- Units affected
- 2,350
- Product
- Sonoma Valley Swivel Top Bar Stool 24" or 30" models
- Product type
- Bar and Kitchen Stools
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves wooden bar stools with a chair top swivel seat. The seat has a slatted backrest, curved armrests and is padded with a cream-colored cloth cushion. The wood is a medium-dark pine color. The stools have four curved legs with a wooden ring running through each leg close to the ground. This recall involves bar stools sold between October 2010 and March 2012 which are 24" or 30" in height and have the model numbers "SV-BS-760SW-AMR-C24" or "SV-BS-760SW-AMR-C30." The model number does not appear on the stool.
What can happen
The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard.
The fix
Havertys is providing a repair kit and will send a technician to consumers to install replacement bolts at no cost. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Havertys Furniture Companies Inc. has received one report of loose bolts. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Havertys Furniture Companies from October 2010 through March 2012 for between $270 and $300 depending on the model.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sonoma valley swivel top bar stool 24" or 30" models?
Havertys is providing a repair kit and will send a technician to consumers to install replacement bolts at no cost. The firm is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard.
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.