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CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 18, 2005
Recalled Pub Stool
Recalled Pub Stool

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

Hazard

The amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. These stools could break and collapse during use, causing consumers to fall.

Remedy

Consumers can contact Whittier Wood Products to receive a replacement stool or a free, in-home repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The stool is marketed under the brand name of GardenWood Furniture. The recalled pub stools include the Chelsea Pub Stools model numbers 986W and 986KFRS, as indicated on the outside of the box. Both stools are constructed with wood legs, seats, and back-rests. Seat height is 30 inches and was sold both unfinished (W) as well as in a clear, penetrating oil finish (KFRS). Units with Lot code #06222005 are not affected by this recall.

Sold on

Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores nationwide, from December 2004 through June 2005, for between $69 and $129.

Contact the company

Call the firm at (800) 653-3336, Ext. 164 or Ext. 251 between 7 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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