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CPSC, Eddie Bauer Announce Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools

U.S. CPSCFallsSep 22, 2004
Recalled Eddie Bauer "Ebtek" stool
Recalled Eddie Bauer "Ebtek" stool
Recalled Eddie Bauer "Ebtek" backpack
Recalled Eddie Bauer "Ebtek" backpack

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.

Remedy

Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Consumers should stop using the stool and contact Eddie Bauer to arrange for postage paid return. They need only return the stool and may keep the backpack. Consumers will receive a full refund and an additional $20 gift certificate for their next purchase of merchandise from Eddie Bauer stores, catalog or website.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

It is a small, crossed leg, folding stool that stows in an outside pocket of the backpack. The stool has a metal frame and a fabric seat. This recall includes units manufactured between February 2004 and March 2004.

Sold on

The Eddie Bauer Web site and catalog, from April 2004 through June 2004, for about $100.

Contact the company

Contact Eddie Bauer at (800) 414-8119, ext. 6559 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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