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Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 13-738 · June 17, 2013 · Hammacher Schlemmer

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble and discard all parts except for one leg. Hammacher Schlemmer is sending a prepaid mailer to known customers to return the stool leg. Customers who haven't received a prepaid mailer should contact Hammacher Schlemmer. Upon receipt of a stool leg, Hammacher Schlemmer will issue a full refund to the payment card used to purchase the stool and send a $25 Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate to the customer.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-738 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 17, 2013
Brand
Hammacher Schlemmer
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Teak Shower Stool
Hazard
Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
92 units
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled teak shower stools have four metal legs with a teak wood top and two metal grate shelves. The stool model number, 02D8092, and UPC, 06301370069, appear on the packaging.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Teak Shower Stool · 92 units units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog and online at www.hammacher.com.; Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 440-4030 Ext. 3156 anytime, email customerservice@hammacher.com, or go online to www.hammacher.com/recalls. Consumers can also contact Taymor Industries at (800) 388-9887, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PM Monday through Friday, or online at www.taymor.com and click the words "Product Recall" at the bottom of the main page for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Teak Shower Stool (92 units units). The recalled teak shower stools have four metal legs with a teak wood top and two metal grate shelves.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble and discard all parts except for one leg. Hammacher Schlemmer is sending a prepaid mailer to known customers to return the stool leg. Customers who haven't received a prepaid mailer should contact Hammacher Schlemmer. Upon receipt of a stool leg, Hammacher Schlemmer will issue a full refund to the payment card used to purchase the stool and…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.