Heartland America · Recalled
Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
- Units
- About 5,850
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.
- Product type
- Bar and Kitchen Stools
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Heartland America, of Chaska, Minn.
Incident log
Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 APR 26 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.