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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2007
Release #07-264
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 550-1110
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Stübben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups
Units: About 500
Importer: Stübben North America, Inc., of Troy, Va.
Hazard: The stirrup's hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Stübben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled stirrups are attached by straps to a saddle and are used by horseback riders to help them mount a horse or for support while riding. They are made of stainless steel and have a hinge on each side. "Stübben STEELtec" is printed on the stirrups. They were sold in three sizes: 4 1/2", 4 3/4", and 5".
Sold at: Stübben authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.
Manufactured in: Pakistan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stübben to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Stübben North America, Inc. at (800) 550-1110 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stubbennorthamerica.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07264.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2007
Release #07-265
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 967-5362
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bistro Chairs
Units: About 24,500
Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Hazard: The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Cost Plus is aware of seven incidents in which the chairs collapsed, including one report of a minor injury.
Description: The metal painted folding chairs were sold in four colors, red, blue, white and green. SKU numbers 390225, 390228, 390229 and 390230 are printed on the sales receipt.
Sold at: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Cost Plus World Market store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus Inc. toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07265.html
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