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Fall / CollapseOctober 29, 2013CPSC #14006

Target Recalls Children's Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
69,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves children's sitting stool, sold as part of the Circo-brand Chloe and Conner Collection. Assembled stools measure 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep. The painted wood stools were sold in red, white, navy and pink. Item numbers 249200218 (red), 249200207 (white), 249200217 (navy), 249200208 (pink) are printed on a sticker on the underside of the stools.

Hazard

The stabilizing bar can crack and cause the stool to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Injuries

Target has received seven reports of the stools breaking or collapsing and causing a child to fall. In five of the reported incidents, bumps, bruises and cuts were reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores nationwide from April 2012 through June 2013 for about $15.

Photos

Circo Chloe & Conner Collection Stool PackagingCirco Chloe & Conner Collection Stool
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