TriLite Stools
CPSC Recall #05-513 - November 18, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-513 |
| Recall Date | November 18, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 7,800 |
| Manufacturer | The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Various retail stores across the United States for approximately $18.00. |
Product
TriLite Stools
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine is voluntarily recalling about 7,800 TriLite Stools. The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.Name of Product: The TriLite StoolUnits: About 7,800Manufacturer: The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, MaineHazard: The legs of the stool can bend, and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.Incidents/Injuries: Several stool collapses reported by retailers. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall includes Byer of Maine TriLite Stools shipped between February 19, 2004 and June 16, 2004. The affected stools are only those that have been produced in China, specifically those that bear the Byer of Maine logo screen printed in silver ink on the plastic leg hub.Sold at: Various retail stores across the United States for approximately $18.00.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.Consumer Contact: Call Byer of Maine toll-free at (800) 338-0580 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.byerofmaine.com/recall.pdf, or email the firm at [email protected].
Hazard
The legs of the stool can bend, and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.
Incidents & Injuries
Several stool collapses reported by retailers. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.