LPK International · Recalled
CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools
The dowels connecting the barstools' legs to the seat are not properly secured. During use, the barstools can collapse, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
- Units
- About 1,900
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall includes 24- inch and 29-inch high, natural wood finish barstools with round seats. The barstools have model numbers 74150 (24-inch) and 75151 (29-inch). The model numbers are printed on a sticker on the underside of the barstool's seat. A circular stamp on the underside of the seat reads, "H.L." and "NOV 2001." They were assembled in the United States.
The file
- Sold at
- Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20.
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- LPK International Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Incident log
LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact LPK International toll-free at (800) 772-1606, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 23 2002; last revised NOV 17 2025.