The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05597·Announced 2005-08-18

Whittier Wood Products Recalls Chelsea Pub Stools Due to Collapse Risk

Whittier Wood Products is recalling about 2,200 Chelsea Pub Stools because insufficient glue may cause them to break and collapse, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (structural collapse leading to falls) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whittier Wood Products, of Eugene, Oregon, is recalling approximately 2,200 Chelsea Pub Stools. The recall involves model numbers 986W and 986KFRS, which are constructed with wood legs, seats, and back-rests. These stools were sold under the GardenWood Furniture brand name in both unfinished and clear, penetrating oil finish versions. Units with Lot code #06222005 are not affected by this recall.

The recall was issued because the amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. This defect could cause the stools to break and collapse during use, resulting in consumers falling. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected pub stools were sold nationwide at Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores from December 2004 through June 2005 for between $69 and $129. Consumers can contact Whittier Wood Products at (800) 653-3336, Ext. 164 or Ext. 251, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, to receive a replacement stool or a free, in-home repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Chelsea Pub Stool
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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