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West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm

Reported: January 19, 2016 Initiated: January 19, 2016 #16077

Product Description

The Saddle bar and counter stools have solid wood legs with a pecan-stained finish and were sold in four upholstery options: elephant leather, crosshatch steel/ivory, slate chevron and iron basketweave. The seat height for the bar stools is 30.5 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 41 inches tall. The seat height for the counter stools is 26 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 37.5 inches high. SKU numbers are located on the box of the product, the customer receipt and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat. Recalled SKU numbers are: SKU Type Color 652164 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 655472 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 1220763 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1235506 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1425487 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1591601 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1699289 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 1700749 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795665 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795566 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 4737185 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 4737318 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 8447229 Counter Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 8447476 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9082843 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9087271 Counter Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory

Reason for Recall

The legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact West Elm for information on returning the stools for a full refund. West Elm is contacting known customers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,000 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Saddle bar and counter stools have solid wood legs with a pecan-stained finish and were sold in four upholstery options: elephant leather, crosshatch steel/ivory, slate chevron and iron basketweave. The seat height for the bar stools is 30.5 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 41 inches tall. The seat height for the counter stools is 26 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 37.5 inches high. SKU numbers are located on the box of the product, the customer receipt and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat. Recalled SKU numbers are: SKU Type Color 652164 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 655472 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 1220763 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1235506 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1425487 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1591601 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1699289 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 1700749 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795665 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795566 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 4737185 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 4737318 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 8447229 Counter Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 8447476 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9082843 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9087271 Counter Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory. Units affected: About 6,000 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact West Elm for information on returning the stools for a full refund. West Elm is contacting known customers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 19, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16077.