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Fall / CollapseApril 26, 2011CPSC #11736

Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
5,850
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The stool is an adjustable-height solid wood, 3-legged stool sold unassembled. The seat is 11 3/4-inch diameter. The stool height adjusts from 17 inches to 25 inches. A "Made in China" sticker is on the underside of the seat.

Hazard

The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.

Injuries

Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.

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