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Home & Furniture/Kitchen & Dining

Pottery Barn Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: July 23, 2014
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Summary

Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 1,000 Donovan model bar stools because the footrest can break during use. These stools are made of mahogany wood with a 15-inch round woven banana bark swivel seat and were sold in various colors and heights. Pottery Barn has received 26 reports of footrests breaking, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these stools and contact Pottery Barn for a free replacement.

Risk

The footrest on the bar stool can break while a user is sitting on it or using the footrest for support, which can cause the user to fall and suffer injuries. There have been 26 reports of the footrest failing to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Donovan bar stools to prevent falls or injury.
  2. Identify your stool by checking for the SKU numbers on the original box, your shipping receipt, or your online Pottery Barn account history. Affected SKU numbers for 30-inch Bar Height stools are 5419049 (Red), 5419056 (Mahogany), 5419577 (Tuscan Chestnut), 5419601 (Antique White), and 5419692 (Black).
  3. Check for affected SKU numbers for 24-inch Counter Height stools: 5419734 (Red), 5419825 (Mahogany), 5419882 (Tuscan Chestnut), 5419924 (Antique White), and 5419973 (Black).
  4. Contact Pottery Barn toll-free at 844-211-5403 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily, or visit www.potterybarn.com and click on 'Safety Recalls' at the bottom of the page to arrange for a free replacement stool.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Pottery Barn for a replacement stool. Pottery Barn is notifying all known consumers.

Contact: For more information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (844) 211-5403 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for additional information.

Affected Products

Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Bar Height (30-inch), Red
Model:
5419049
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Bar Height (30-inch), Mahogany
Model:
5419056
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Bar Height (30-inch), Tuscan Chestnut
Model:
5419577
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Bar Height (30-inch), Antique White
Model:
5419601
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Bar Height (30-inch), Black
Model:
5419692
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Counter Height (24-inch), Red
Model:
5419734
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Counter Height (24-inch), Mahogany
Model:
5419825
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Counter Height (24-inch), Tuscan Chestnut
Model:
5419882
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Counter Height (24-inch), Antique White
Model:
5419924
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014
Product: Donovan Bar Stool, Counter Height (24-inch), Black
Model:
5419973
Date Ranges: March 2014 - June 2014

Product Images

Pottery Barn Donovan Bar Stools

Pottery Barn Donovan Bar Stools

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14740
Status: Active
Sold By: Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, online at PotteryBarn.com and through the Pottery Barn catalog from March 2014 through June 2014 for between $230 and $250.
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Units Affected: About 1,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Pottery Barn, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Contact: For more information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (844) 211-5403 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for additional information.
Agency Last Updated: August 8, 2014

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