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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 13, 2009Serious
Cheyenne Industries Vanity Stools
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately check the screws on their stools and if the screws are stripped or cannot be tightened, or if a stool leg has broken, consumers should stop using it and contact Cheyenne Industries for a free repair kit. Consumers should not return the stools to the store where purchased.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cheyenne Industries at (800) 737-5267 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cheyennehomefurnishings.com
The product
This recall involves the Milan Vanity Stool Model GBS57A. The stools are rectangular benches sitting about 18 inches off the ground, with fabric-covered seat cushions and metal frames. UPC Code 0-50276-85472-2 is printed on the identification tag on the underside of the seat cushion. Only stools using four screws to hold the stool legs to a foot ring are impacted by this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 89,000
- Recall date
- January 13, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Cheyenne Industries Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Cheyenne has received nine reports of incidents, including seven resulting in minor injuries from the stool legs separating or breaking.
GBS57A
Bed Bath & Beyond and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 through March 2006 for about $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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