Continental Seat Corporation's 30-inch unfinished, wood bar stools, UPC#87078-70122
CPSC Recall #93-032 — February 9, 1993
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 93-032 |
| Recall Date | February 9, 1993 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 9,650 |
| Manufacturer | Continental Seat Corporation, of Dallas, TX |
Where It Was Sold
| Approximately 9 |
| 650 of the stools were sold throughout the eastern United States by Bradlees department stores. |
Product
Continental Seat Corporation's 30-inch unfinished, wood bar stools, UPC#87078-70122
Description
PRODUCT: Continental Seat Corporation's 30-inch unfinished, wood bar stools, UPC#87078-70122 sold throughout the eastern United States at Bradlees department stores between July 1, 1991 and February 13, 1992. PROBLEM: The legs of the stool may come apart during use, causing the stool to collapse. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who own the affected stools should stop using them immediately. The stools should be returned to the nearest Bradlees for replacement or a full refund. For more information, call Continental Seat Corporation Customer Service at 1-800-786-6421. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Continental Seat Corporation of Dallas, TX, announces the voluntary recall of its 30-inch unfinished bar stool (UPC#87078-70122) sold by Bradlees department stores between July 1, 1991 and February 13, 1992. Some stools may have an insufficient amount of glue between the stools' legs and crossmembers. This may result in the stools' legs pulling apart from each other during use and the stool collapsing. Continental Seat Corporation reported five such incidents to the CPSC, three involve allegations of injuries. Approximately 9,650 of the stools were sold throughout the eastern United States by Bradlees department stores. The stools being recalled were manufactured between July 1, 1991 and January 21, 1992. The stools may be identified by the law tag located underneath the product's seat. The stool's manufacture date, along with the manufacturer's name, is stamped on that law tag. The stools sold for $9.99 each. Consumers who own the affected stools should stop using them immediately. The stools should be returned to the nearest Bradlees for replacement or refund. Stools with manufacturing dates prior to July 1, 1991 and after January 21, 1992 are not included in this recall. Consumers with questions may call Continental Seat Corporation's Customer Service Center at 1-800-786-6421 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's mission is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under the CPSC's jurisdiction.
Hazard
Stools may have an insufficient amount of glue between the stools' legs and crossmembers. This may result in the stools' legs pulling apart from each other during use and the stool collapsing.
Incidents & Injuries
Continental Seat Corporation reported five such incidents to the CPSC, three involving allegations of injuries.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers who own the affected stools should stop using them immediately. The stools should be returned to the nearest Bradlees for replacement or a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.