Recalls / 2013-06-17
Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
13738 · Recalled 2013-06-17 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The wood seat of the shower stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Teak Shower Stool | 92 units |
Parties
- Importer
- Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog, online at www.hammacher.com.
Consumer 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.
Source: CPSC recall 13738. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.