Recall: Hammacher Schlemmer Recalls Teak Shower Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: The recalled teak shower stools have four metal legs with a teak wood top and two metal grate shelves. The stool model number, 02D8092, and UPC, 06301370069, appear on the packaging.

Name of product: Teak Shower Stool

Units: 92 units

Hazard: The wood seat of the shower stool can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stool, disassemble and discard all parts except for one leg. Hammacher Schlemmer is sending a prepaid mailer to known customers to return the stool leg. Customers who haven't received a prepaid mailer should contact Hammacher Schlemmer. Upon receipt of a stool leg, Hammacher Schlemmer will issue a full refund to the payment card used to purchase the stool and send a $25 Hammacher Schlemmer gift certificate to the customer.

Recall date: June 17, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of stools breaking during set up or normal use. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Hammacher Schlemmer store in New York City, their catalog and online at www.hammacher.com.

Importers: Taymor Industries, of Hayward, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Hammacher Schlemmer at (800) 440-4030 Ext. 3156 anytime, email customerservice@hammacher.com, or go online to www.hammacher.com/recalls. Consumers can also contact Taymor Industries at (800) 388-9887, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PM Monday through Friday, or online at www.taymor.com and click the words "Product Recall" at the bottom of the main page for more information.

Recall number: 13-738