The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13738·Announced 2013-06-17

Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Hammacher Schlemmer is recalling 92 teak shower stools because the wood seat can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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

Hammacher Schlemmer is recalling approximately 92 Teak Shower Stools manufactured by Taymor Industries. The recall was issued because the wood seat of the stool can break during setup or normal use, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled stools have four metal legs, a teak wood top, and two metal grate shelves. The model number 02D8092 and UPC 06301370069 appear on the packaging. The products were sold at the Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, through their catalog, and online at www.hammacher.com.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble it, and discard all parts except for one leg. Hammacher Schlemmer is sending a prepaid mailer to known customers to return the stool leg. Customers who have not received a prepaid mailer should contact Hammacher Schlemmer. Upon receipt of a stool leg, Hammacher Schlemmer will issue a full refund to the payment card used for the purchase and send a $25 gift certificate.

The recalled product

Product
Teak Shower Stool
Manufacturer
Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bathroom Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
92

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 06301370069

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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