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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.  

Manufactured In:
China
Distributor(s):

Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.  

Recall number:
16-271
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This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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