Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-271 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 29, 2016
- Brand
- Walmart
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Tripod stools
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 2,600
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 27, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Tripod stools · About 2,600 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.; Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.; Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..
Consumer contact
Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.walmartstores.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Recall history and context
Walmart appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Walmart recalls.
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?
Tripod stools (About 2,600 units). This recall involves Mahco Inc.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
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