Target Recalls Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 21141 · announced May 26, 2021 · Target · 58,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Target's Room Essentials Shower Stools. The white shower stools measure 18 inches tall and have a three-legged aluminum frame and a plastic curved seat. The Room Essentials logo and item number 064-20-1091 are printed on the front of the product's hangtag.
The hazard
The shower stools can become unstable or slippery while in use, causing the stools to tip over, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled shower stools immediately and return the shower stools to any Target store or contact Target for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received 12 reports of consumers falling off the recalled shower stools, including four reports of bruises, bumps and scratches, and one report of an arm sprain.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from March 2019 through September 2020 for about $35.
Consumer contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, daily or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom left of the page, then on “Home” for more information. Consumers can also click on the Product Recalls tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.