From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-570980-764378
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm 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: 39" St. Anne Acacia Benches
Units: About 225
Importer: Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard: The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it,
posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Ross Stores has received two reports of incidents
but no reports of injuries.
Description: The benches are made of acacia wood with SKU 400037765413
and manufacturer style number GB1F printed on a hangtag attached to
the bench. The acacia wood benches measure 39" wide, 20" deep and 36"
high.
Sold at: Ross Stores nationwide in March 2009 for about $90.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these benches immediately and
return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Ross at (877)
455-7677 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09228.html