Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-06-17). Hazards: fall. Models: 02D8092. About 92 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13738 |
| Published | 2013-06-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Shower Items |
| Products | Teak Shower Stool |
| Firm named in the title | Hammacher Schlemmer |
| Firms | Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 92 |
| Model numbers | 02D8092 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog and online at www.hammacher.com. |
Description
The recalled teak shower stools have four metal legs with a teak wood top and two metal grate shelves. The stool model number, 02D8092, and UPC, 06301370069, appear on the packaging.
Hazard
The wood seat of the shower stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble 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 haven't 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 to purchase the stool and send a $25 Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate to the customer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.
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