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CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools

Recalled August 18, 2005 · CPSC recall 05597 · Whittier Wood Products

Recalled Pub Stool
Hazard
The amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. These stools could break and collapse during use, causing consumers to fall.
Remedy
Consumers can contact Whittier Wood Products to receive a replacement stool or a free, in-home repair kit.
Units
About 2,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The stool is marketed under the brand name of GardenWood Furniture. The recalled pub stools include the Chelsea Pub Stools model numbers 986W and 986KFRS, as indicated on the outside of the box. Both stools are constructed with wood legs, seats, and back-rests. Seat height is 30 inches and was sold both unfinished (W) as well as in a clear, penetrating oil finish (KFRS). Units with Lot code #06222005 are not affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers can contact Whittier Wood Products to receive a replacement stool or a free, in-home repair kit.

Contact

Call the firm at (800) 653-3336, Ext. 164 or Ext. 251 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product
Chelsea Pub Stool
Distributed by
Whittier Wood Products, of Eugene, Ore.
Retailers
Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores nationwide, from December 2004 through June 2005, for between $69 and $129.
Made in
Brazil

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

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