CPSC, Byer of Maine Announce Recall to Exchange TriLite Stools

The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

Recall #: 05513
Affected scope: About 7,800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine recalled This recall includes Byer of Maine TriLite Stools shipped between February 19, 2004 and J….

CPSC, Byer of Maine Announce Recall to Exchange TriLite Stools was recalled by The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine in November 19, 2004. Reason: The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.. Remedy: Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer o…. Verify recall #05513 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces..

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agency class: November 19, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05513 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05513
Date reported	November 19, 2004
Date initiated	November 19, 2004
Recalling firm	The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine
Affected scope	About 7,800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse, when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 19, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05513.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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