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Consumer product recall

LF Products Pte. Ltd. recalls Sawyer Swivel Wood Barstools

Starting date:
October 13, 2016
Posting date:
October 13, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fall Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-60530

Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and LF Products Pte. Ltd.

Affected products

Sawyer Barstools

Product description

This recall involves LF Products Sawyer swivel barstools sold in black, white, distressed blue and brown cherry. The recalled barstools have a tan fabric seat cushion and were sold in two heights: approximately 61 centimetres (24 inches) and approximately 76 centimetres (30 inches). "LF Products" is printed on a label affixed to the barstool.

The following products are included in this recall:
Colour Height SKU UPC
Dark Brown 61 centimetres 16674265 444444507242
76 centimetres 16674273 444444507259
White 61 centimetres 41459621 444444954336
76 centimetres 41459638 444444954343
Distressed Blue 61 centimetres 41459645 444444954350
76 centimetres 41459652 444444954367
Black 61 centimetres 41457832 444444954176
76 centimetres 41459614 444444954329

Hazard identified

The screws in the barstool can loosen, posing a fall hazard.

Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product. In the United States, LF Products Pte. Ltd. has received 15 reports of loosened hardware resulting in four reports of fall injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 6,220 units were sold in Canada, and approximately 108,000 units were distributed in the United States.

Time period sold

The recalled barstools were sold from May 2012 to March 2016 at Bed Bath & Beyond retail locations, and online at www.BedBathandBeyond.ca.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Thailand and Malaysia.

Companies

Manufacturer
LF Products Pte. Ltd.
Singapore, 088702
SINGAPORE
Retailer
Bed Bath & Beyond Canada L.P.
North Vancouver
British Columbia
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the barstools and check the hardware on their barstools is secure. Consumers with barstools that have loosened screws should download and review the revised assembly instructions on the Bed Bath & Beyond website, and reassemble the barstool.

For more information, consumers can contact Bed Bath & Beyond by telephone toll-free at 1-800-462-3966, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, or visit the company's website and click on "Product Recall Information".

Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.