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Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard

  • Photo 1: Mahco Inc. Tripod Stool
  • Photo 2: Tripod stool hang tag
Name of Product:
Tripod stools
Hazard:

The plastic collar that connects the three legs of the tripod stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
September 29, 2016
Units:
About 2,600
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 Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.  

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively At:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.
Manufacturer(s):
Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributor(s):
Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-271
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