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Fall / CollapseAugust 23, 2002CPSC #02557

CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools

Product
Furniture
Units affected
1,900
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20.

Photos

Drawing of recalled barstool
View official CPSC recall

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