Target Recalls Childrens Sitting Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Manufacturer: L. Powell Acquisition Corporation

Product: Circo-brand Chloe and Conner Sitting Stools

Hazard: The stabilizing bar can crack and cause the stool to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Injuries: Target has received seven reports of the stools breaking or collapsing and causing a child to fall. In five of the reported incidents, bumps, bruises and cuts were reported.

Description: This recall involves childrens sitting stool, sold as part of the Circo-brand Chloe & Conner Collection. Assembled stools measure 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep. The painted wood stools were sold in red, white, navy and pink. Item numbers 249200218 (red), 249200207 (white), 249200217 (navy), 249200208 (pink) are printed on a sticker on the underside of the stools

Remedy: Refund

Sold At: Target stores nationwide from April 2012 through June 2013 for about $15.

Units: About 69,000

Consumer Contact: Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 anytime or email guest.relations@target.com. For additional information, consumers can visit www.target.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then select Childrens & Baby Products.

Company Website: www.target.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Target-Recalls-Childrens-Sitting-Stools/