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CPSC, LPK International Announce Recall of Barstools

Recalled August 23, 2002 · CPSC recall 02557 · LPK

Drawing of recalled barstool
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.
Units
About 1,900
Incidents / injuries
LPK has received six reports of the barstools collapsing. A consumer injured his back when his barstool collapsed and he fell to the ground.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these recalled barstools immediately and return them to the nearest Shopko store for a refund.

Contact

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).

Product
Barstools
Manufacturer(s)
LPK International Inc., of Northbrook, Ill.
Retailers
Shopko Stores sold the barstools in central and northwest U.S., from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $20.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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