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Product recall · CPSCJune 17, 2013Serious
Hammacher Schlemmer Teak Shower Stools
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wood seat of the shower stool can 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 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.
Who to contact: Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 440-4030 Ext. 3156 anytime, email customerservice@hammacher.com, or go online to www.hammacher.com/recalls. Consumers can also contact Taymor Industries at (800) 388-9887, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PM Monday through Friday, or online at www.taymor.com and click the words "Product Recall" at the bottom of the main page for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 92 units
- Recall date
- June 17, 2013
- Brand
- Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.
Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog and online at www.hammacher.com.
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: “Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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