Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard

Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 07016
Affected scope: About 165,000

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

The CPSC recalled The footstool is a natural-colored wood footstool. The standing surface is 11 1/2 inches ….

Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 25, 2006. Reason: Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full …. Verify recall #07016 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: October 25, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07016 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

The footstool is a natural-colored wood footstool. The standing surface is 11 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 inches with a 4-inch-long oval opening in the center. The stool is 11 1/2 inches tall. The recalled footstool can be identified by a white sticker underneath the step that contains the UPC number 87065900001.

Reason for recall

Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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	07016
Date reported	October 25, 2006
Date initiated	October 25, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 165,000
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 should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07016.

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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