Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled April 26, 2011 · CPSC recall 11736 · Heartland America
Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 5,850
Incidents / injuries
Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
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.
What 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.
Contact
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
Product
Wooden Stool
Distributed by
Heartland America, of Chaska, Minn.
Retailers
Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →