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Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled September 29, 2016 · CPSC recall 16271 · Walmart

Hazard

The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,600

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

Contact

Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Product

Tripod stools

Manufacturer(s)

Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.

Distributed by

Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Retailers

Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.

Made in

China

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