The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07184·Announced 2007-05-09

Cracker Barrel Recalls Rooster Kitchen Stools Due to Collapse Hazard

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling Rooster Kitchen Stools because they can unexpectedly collapse, causing falls.

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 structural defect (collapse) that has resulted in reported injuries (bruises), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling approximately 97,000 Rooster Kitchen Stools due to a collapse hazard. The stools are about two feet tall, one foot in diameter, and feature light brown wood with a painted rooster on the seat. A sticker under the seat displays "Made in China" and item number 260161.

The stools can unexpectedly collapse during use, causing consumers to fall to the floor. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has received two reports of incidents where the stools collapsed. In one reported incident, a 10-year-old boy received bruises after falling when the stool collapsed.

The recalled stools were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $30. Consumers should stop using these stools immediately and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund. For more information, contact Cracker Barrel at (800) 333-9566 or visit www.crackerbarrel.com.

The recalled product

Product
Rooster Kitchen Stools
Manufacturer
CBOCS Distribution Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
97,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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