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Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsApr 26, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to Heartland of America for a full refund. Heartland America is contacting its customers directly.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For more information, contact Heartland America at (800) 398-8163 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.heartlandamerica.com/stoolrecall

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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