CPSCAugust 18, 2005

CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub

CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools

Why was CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Chelsea Pub Stool
Company
Whittier Wood Products, of Eugene, Ore.
Quantity
About 2,200
Sold at
Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores nationwide, from December 2004 through June 2005, for between $69 and $129.
Recall date
August 18, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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