The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21141·Announced 2021-05-26

Target Recalls Room Essentials Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Target is recalling Room Essentials Shower Stools because they can become unstable or slippery, posing a fall hazard. About 58,500 units were sold.

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) with reported injuries (bruises, sprains) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling its Room Essentials Shower Stools due to a fall hazard. The white stools measure 18 inches tall and feature a three-legged aluminum frame with a plastic curved seat. The Room Essentials logo and item number 064-20-1091 are printed on the front of the product's hangtag.

The recalled shower stools can become unstable or slippery while in use, causing them to tip over. Target has received 12 reports of consumers falling off the stools, including four reports of bruises, bumps, and scratches, and one report of an arm sprain.

About 58,500 units were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from March 2019 through September 2020 for about $35. Consumers should stop using the recalled shower stools immediately and return them to any Target store or contact Target for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Room Essentials Shower Stools
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bathroom Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
58,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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