Continental Seat Recalls Unfinished Wood Bar Stools for Collapse Risk

Plain-English summary

Continental Seat Corporation is voluntarily recalling its 30-inch unfinished wood bar stools (UPC#87078-70122). These stools were sold at Bradlees department stores throughout the eastern United States between July 1, 1991, and February 13, 1992. Approximately 9,650 units were sold for $9.99 each. The affected stools were manufactured between July 1, 1991, and January 21, 1992, and can be identified by a law tag underneath the seat that displays the manufacture date and manufacturer's name.

The recall is due to a defect where some stools may have an insufficient amount of glue between the legs and crossmembers. This can cause the legs to pull apart during use, resulting in the stool collapsing. Continental Seat Corporation reported five such incidents to the CPSC, with three involving allegations of injuries.

Consumers who own the affected stools should stop using them immediately. They should return the stools to the nearest Bradlees store for a replacement or a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Continental Seat Corporation Customer Service at 1-800-786-6421 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time.

The recalled product

Product

Continental Seat Corporation Recalls Bar Stools

Manufacturer

Bradlees

Category

Consumer Product — Furniture

Hazard

• collapse
• fall-injury

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