PlainRecalls
ModerateActive

CPSC recall · Reported January 18, 2018

Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

The stool seat can loosen or break off at the base, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Recall #
18715
Affected scope
About 500
Verify with CPSC →
View my saved recalls

The recall

Kunshan Hejia Metal Product Co Ltd., of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The stool seat can loosen or break off at the base, posing a fall hazard to the user..

Moderate
severity level
January 18, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18715 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #18715) was formally reported on January 18, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Kunshan Hejia Metal Product Co Ltd., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The stool seat can loosen or break off at the base, posing a fall hazard to the user. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Hillsdale Furniture for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — 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.

Household Products recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category — 2,542 household products recalls on record

050100150200250300 20052008201120142017202020232026 30

Where this recall sits in the database

Severity2366872097High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 500

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Polston and Collin models of swivel backless bar stools. The Polston bar stools have a tan seat cushion and metal base with four legs and were sold in a mocha color. They were sold in two sizes: counter height at 26 inches tall and bar height at 30 inches tall. The Collin bar stools have a wooden seat and metal base with four legs and were sold in two colors: mocha and white. They were sold in bar height at 30 inches tall. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the assembly instructions. Model Number Model Color 6316-826 Polston: Counter height Mocha 6316-830 Polston: Bar Height Mocha 6327-831 Collin Mocha 6316-832 Collin White

Reason for recall

The stool seat can loosen or break off at the base, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Hillsdale Furniture for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 18715
Date reported January 18, 2018
Date initiated January 18, 2018
Recalling firm Kunshan Hejia Metal Product Co Ltd., of China
Affected scope About 500
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 recalled bar stools and contact Hillsdale Furniture for a full refund. The firm is co…

  • Check the recall number (18715) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Polston and Collin models of swivel backless bar stools. The Polston bar stools have a tan seat cushion and metal base with four legs and were sold in a mocha color. They were sold in two sizes: counter height at 26 inches tall and bar height at 30 inches tall. The Collin bar stools have a wooden seat and metal base with four legs and were sold in two colors: mocha and white. They were sold in bar height at 30 inches tall. The model number is printed on the packaging and in the assembly instructions. Model Number Model Color 6316-826 Polston: Counter height Mocha 6316-830 Polston: Bar Height Mocha 6327-831 Collin Mocha 6316-832 Collin White. Recalled by Kunshan Hejia Metal Product Co Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The stool seat can loosen or break off at the base, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Hillsdale Furniture for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 18, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18715.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (18715) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Nearby Recalls in This Category

Other recalls in the same product category — useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.

Compare this recall with Montebianco, 113542 Base Vegan, 2 Kg (4.41 Lb) Bag, packed … →

Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported January 18, 2018.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.