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Product Recall Number: 16-271

Why was Tripod stools recalled?

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

Tripod stools
Here's product recall specific data for Tripod stools.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-271

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-09-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Tripod stools

  • 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 2,600

  • Incidents: None reported

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

  • Sold At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Walmart, of Bentonville, Ark.  

  • Distributors: Mahco Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.  

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed