CPSC recall 04-583, announced September 22, 2004, covers Kanaan Ebtek Brand Backpack with Stool (about 300 units). The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The notice reports no incidents. Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Recall contact: call (800) 414-8119.
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Which products are included?
It is a small, crossed leg, folding stool that stows in an outside pocket of the backpack. The stool has a metal frame and a fabric seat. This recall includes units manufactured between February 2004 and March 2004.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Consumers should stop using the stool and contact Eddie Bauer to arrange for postage paid return. They need only return the stool and may keep the backpack. Consumers will receive a full refund and an additional $20 gift certificate for their next purchase of merchandise from Eddie Bauer stores, catalog or website.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kanaan
- Manufacturer
- Kanaan Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Korea
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 04-583
- Units
- About 300 units
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- The Eddie Bauer Web site and catalog, from April 2004 through June 2004, for about $100.
- Importer
- Eddie Bauer Inc., of Redmond, Wash.
Ebtek Brand Backpack with Stool
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Recall contact information
Contact Eddie Bauer at (800) 414-8119, ext. 6559 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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