Recall: School Specialty Recalls NeoRok Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Description: This recall involves three models of Classroom Select NeoRok Stools with a tilting and rocking feature, for use by children in the classroom. Recalled stools were sold in three sizes: 15 inches tall (Item Number 1496633), 18 inches tall (Item Number 1496340) and 20 inches tall (Item Number 1496342). The Classroom Select logo/name is printed on one side of the base and the NeoRok name is printed on the other side of the base. The stools have a round black rubber seat insert with a solid color plastic seat and black rimmed base. The stools were sold in five colors: Pistachio (green), Paprika (orange), Periwinkle (light blue), Cardinal (red) and Marine (navy blue).

Name of product: Classroom Select NeoRok Stools

Units: About 1,350

Manufacturer: School Specialty, Inc. of Greenville, Wisc.

Hazard: The stool can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled stools and may contact School Specialty. School Specialty is contacting consumers directly and sending free replacement stools with a prepaid return shipping label and instructions.

Recall date: June 24, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: School Specialty has received two reports of stools breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Classroom Direct catalogs, School Specialty Furniture and Equipment catalogs, School Specialty Education Essentials catalogs, School Specialty Early Childhood catalogs, and on www.schoolspecialty.com from May 2015 through June 2015 for between $105 and $115.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: School Specialty toll-free at (877) 204-3948 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.schoolspecialty.com and click on Product Recalls on the bottom right.

Recall number: 15-736