ICE Bar Stools

CPSC Recall #07-571 — August 23, 2007

Recall #07-571 Date: August 23, 2007 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

ICE Bar Stools

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Calligaris USA Inc., of High Point, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 400 ICE Bar Stools. The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.Name of Product: ICE Bar StoolsUnits: About 400Importer: Calligaris USA Inc., of High Point, N.C.Hazard: The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Calligaris bar stools with a contemporary design. The stools have a black or chrome metal base, a low-back, and plastic seats that come in orange, black, white, green, or clear. The words "ICE" and "Calligaris" are engraved on the underside of the seat.Sold through: Furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600.Manufactured in: ItalyRemedy: Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Calligaris USA Inc. collect at (336) 431-5500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard

The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents / Injuries

Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Units Affected

About 400

Sold At

Furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600.

Importer

Calligaris USA Inc., of High Point, N.C.

Manufactured In

Italy