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CPSC, Byer of Maine Announce Recall to Exchange TriLite Stools

  • Recalled TriLite Stool
  • Recalled stools bear the Byer of Maine logo printed in silver ink on the plastic leg hub.
Name of Product:
TriLite Stools
Hazard:

The legs of the stool can bend, and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 19, 2004
Units:

About 7,800

Consumer Contact

Call Byer of Maine toll-free at (800) 338-0580 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@byerofmaine.com. 

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine is voluntarily recalling about 7,800 TriLite Stools. The legs of the stool can bend and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

Name of Product: The TriLite Stool

Units: About 7,800

Manufacturer: The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine

Hazard: The legs of the stool can bend, and the stools may collapse when used on smooth hard floor surfaces.

Incidents/Injuries: Several stool collapses reported by retailers. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall includes Byer of Maine TriLite Stools shipped between February 19, 2004 and June 16, 2004. The affected stools are only those that have been produced in China, specifically those that bear the Byer of Maine logo screen printed in silver ink on the plastic leg hub.

Sold at: Various retail stores across the United States for approximately $18.00.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Byer of Maine toll-free at (800) 338-0580 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.byerofmaine.com/recall.pdf, or email the firm at recall@byerofmaine.com.

Remedy:

Consumers will be supplied with replacement stools on a two for one basis. Contact Byer of Maine to arrange for replacement.

Incidents/Injuries:

Several stool collapses reported by retailers. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Various retail stores across the United States for approximately $18.00.
Manufacturer(s):
The Byer Manufacturing Company, of Orono, Maine
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
05-513

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