| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| August 24, 2007 Alert #07-571 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: ICE Bar Stools
Units: About 400
Importer: Calligaris USA Inc., of High Point, N.C.
Hazard: The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Calligaris bar stools with a contemporary design. The stools have a black or chrome metal base, a low-back, and plastic seats that come in orange, black, white, green, or clear. The words “ICE” and “Calligaris” are engraved on the underside of the seat.
Sold through: Furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600.
Manufactured in: Italy
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Calligaris USA Inc. collect at (336) 431-5500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.