CPSC, Eddie Bauer Announce Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-22). Hazards: fall. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04583 |
| Published | 2004-09-22 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-24 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Ebtek Brand Backpack with Stool |
| Firm named in the title | Eddie Bauer |
| Firms | Kanaan Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Korea (manufacturer); Eddie Bauer Inc., of Redmond, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The Eddie Bauer Web site and catalog, from April 2004 through June 2004, for about $100. |
Description
It is a small, crossed leg, folding stool that stows in an outside pocket of the backpack. The stool has a metal frame and a fabric seat. This recall includes units manufactured between February 2004 and March 2004.
Hazard
The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.
Remedy
Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Consumers should stop using the stool and contact Eddie Bauer to arrange for postage paid return. They need only return the stool and may keep the backpack. Consumers will receive a full refund and an additional $20 gift certificate for their next purchase of merchandise from Eddie Bauer stores, catalog or website.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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