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Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 25, 2006
Recalled Home Trends Footstool
Recalled Home Trends Footstool
Recalled Home Trends Footstool
Recalled Home Trends Footstool

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Hazard

Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Wal-Mart has received nine reports of the footstools breaking. There have been seven reports of injuries, including a broken toe, neck and shoulder soreness, cuts, bruises, swelling, a slight concussion, and whiplash.

Product description

The footstool is a natural-colored wood footstool. The standing surface is 11 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 inches with a 4-inch-long oval opening in the center. The stool is 11 1/2 inches tall. The recalled footstool can be identified by a white sticker underneath the step that contains the UPC number 87065900001.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from December 2005 through September 2006 for about $10.

Contact the company

Call Wal-Mart toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com for more information.

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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