CPSC Recall in 2016: West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.
The Saddle bar and counter stools have solid wood legs with a pecan-stained finish and were sold in four upholstery options: elephant leather, crosshatch steel/ivory, slate chevron and iron basketweave. The seat height for the bar stools is 30.5 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 41 inches tall. The seat height for the counter stools is 26 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 37.5 inches high. SKU numbers are located on the box of the product, the customer receipt and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat. Recalled SKU numbers are:SKUTypeColor652164Counter StoolElephant Leather655472Bar StoolElephant Leather1220763Bar StoolIron Basketweave1235506Bar StoolIron Basketweave1425487Counter StoolIron Basketweave1591601Counter StoolIron Basketweave1699289Counter StoolSlate Chevron1700749Bar StoolSlate Chevron1795665Bar StoolSlate Chevron1795566Counter StoolSlate Chevron4737185Bar StoolElephant Leather4737318Counter StoolElephant Leather8447229Counter StoolCrosshatch Steel/Ivory8447476Bar StoolCrosshatch Steel/Ivory9082843Bar StoolCrosshatch Steel/Ivory9087271Counter StoolCrosshatch Steel/Ivory
The legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.
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The firm has received six reports of the stools breaking, including one injury.
West Elm stores, online at www.westelm.com and the West Elm catalogue nationwide from July 2013 through November 2015 for between $370 and $500 for single stools and between $740 and $1,000 for a set of two.
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