Ross Stores Recalls Plant Stands; Marble Top Can Detach and Fall on Consumers
CPSC recall 09293 · announced August 4, 2009 · Ross Stores · 1,800 units affected
The product
The plant stands have gray marble tops and black wrought iron bases. They were sold in three sizes: small, 24 inches tall, medium, 28 inches tall, and large, 32 inches tall.
The hazard
The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers, posing a risk of injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these plant stands and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Ross Stores has received two reported incidents in which the marble top fell off the plant stand's base and bruised consumers.
Sold at: Ross Stores nationwide between March 2009 and June 2009 for between $15 and $27.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Ross Stores at (800) 305-0510 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.