The foot support on the stool was improperly welded and can break, posing a fall hazard.
The firm has received seven reports of the stool’s foot support bars breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves adjustable-height stools designed for students of any age. The height ranges from 19 to 33 inches. The gray steel stools have a black padded seat, four stabilizing cross-bars supporting the legs and adjustable footpads for leveling.
The model number 42058 is located underneath the seat, and the UPC code is 8-13866-02360-7 is printed on the packaging.
The stools, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold online at Varidesk.com, Schoolspecialities.com Wayfair.com and Amazon.com, through corporate sales, and third-party resellers from June 2018, through November 2019, for about $95.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the stools and contact Varidesk for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Varidesk toll-free at (855) 624-4977 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at https://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-support for more information.