The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06247·Announced 2006-08-29

Milano Counter and Bar Stools Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

FDL Inc. is recalling Milano Counter and Bar Stools sold at Lowe's because missing or loose screws can make them unstable, 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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FDL Inc. is recalling approximately 3,800 Milano Counter and Bar Stools sold at Lowe's stores nationwide. The recalled stools are made of wood with four legs and dark brown or black seats. The counter stool is 24 inches tall, and the bar stool is 30 inches tall. The stools have item numbers 202448 and 118136, which can be found on the packaging material.

The recall was issued because the stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws, or wrongly sized screws. This instability poses a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The stools were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide from October 28, 2005, through May 23, 2006, for about $40. Consumers should stop using the stools immediately and check for missing or loose screws. If the stools are unstable, consumers should return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 284-9160 or visit www.lowes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Milano Counter and Bar Stools
Manufacturer
FDL Inc., of Kokomo, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
3,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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