Heartland America is recalling about 5,850 wooden stools. The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
Heartland has received 11 reports of incidents, including seven reports of injuries. Injuries include one person with a head laceration.
The stool is a an adjustable-height solid wood, 3-legged stool sold unassembled. The seat is 11 3/4-inch diameter. The stool height adjusts from 17 inches to 25 inches. A "Made in China" sticker is on the underside of the seat.
Heartland America catalog and website sold the stools for about $30 from June 2010 through February 2011. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using the stool and return it to Heartland of America for a full refund. Heartland America is contacting its customers directly.
For more information, contact Heartland America at (800) 398-8163 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.heartlandamerica.com/stoolrecall
