Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16271 · Sep 29, 2016 · Walmart
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16271
- Date
- Sep 29, 2016
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Tripod stools
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools.
What can happen
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tripod stools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, 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.