CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-08-18 · 05597
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05597
Date
2005-08-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chelsea Pub Stool
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores nationwide, from December 2004 through June 2005, for between $69 and $129.
Distributor(s)
Whittier Wood Products, of Eugene, Ore.
Country of manufacture
Brazil
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.