Sonoma Valley Bar Stools Sold Exclusively at Havertys Furniture Recalled by Intercon Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12733 · announced May 8, 2012 · Gaomi Yatai Wooden Ware Of Shandong, China · 2,350 units affected
The product
This recall involves wooden bar stools with a chair top swivel seat. The seat has a slatted backrest, curved armrests and is padded with a cream-colored cloth cushion. The wood is a medium-dark pine color. The stools have four curved legs with a wooden ring running through each leg close to the ground. This recall involves bar stools sold between October 2010 and March 2012 which are 24" or 30" in height and have the model numbers "SV-BS-760SW-AMR-C24" or "SV-BS-760SW-AMR-C30." The model number does not appear on the stool.
The hazard
The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Havertys is providing a repair kit and will send a technician to consumers to install replacement bolts at no cost. The firm is contacting its customers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Havertys Furniture Companies Inc. has received one report of loose bolts. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Havertys Furniture Companies from October 2010 through March 2012 for between $270 and $300 depending on the model.
Consumer contact: For more information and to schedule an appointment with a Havertys technician, contact 1-888-HAVERTY (428-3789) between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the Intercon's website at http://www.intercon-furniture.com. For other information about the recall, contact Intercon toll-free on (800) 223-9125 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.