CPSC recall 07-571, announced August 24, 2007, covers Calligaris ICE Bar Stools (about 400 units). The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call (336) 431-5500.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Calligaris bar stools with a contemporary design. The stools have a black or chrome metal base, a low back, and plastic seats that come in orange, black, white, green, or clear. The words "ICE" and "Calligaris" are engraved on the underside of the seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- November 2005 through September 2006
- Price paid
- $250 to $600
Why it was recalled
The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (336) 431-5500.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Calligaris
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 07-571
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600.
- Importer
- Calligaris USA Inc., of High Point, N.C.
ICE Bar Stools
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 400 units: the 112th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 86 of 129 chair recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 11 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Calligaris USA Inc. collect at (336) 431-5500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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