Heartland America Wooden Stools recall: Fall Hazard
Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Heartland America Wooden Stools recalled?
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Wooden Stool
- Company
- Heartland America, of Chaska, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 5,850
- Sold at
- Heartland America catalog and website for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011.
- Recall date
- April 26, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.