CPSC recall 14-250, announced August 5, 2014, covers Spencer Bar Stool (about 800 units). The footrest can crack, compromising the strength of the bar stool, posing a fall hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and return them to the Costco store where the item was purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 488-3001, go to www.samsoninternational.com, or email returns@samsoninternational.com.
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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 bar stools with a dark brown walnut finish wood with a brown leather padded back and swivel seat cushion. The stools have four legs with a footrest connecting each leg and measure 21 inches wide, 48 inches high and 23 inches deep. This recall includes stools with Samson item number M3216604 and Customer item number 845275 found on the bottom of the seat cushion.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the bottom of the seat cushion
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2014 through June 2014
- Where sold
- Costco, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $150
Why it was recalled
The footrest can crack, compromising the strength of the bar stool, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and return them to the Costco store where the item was purchased for a full refund.
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 (800) 488-3001, go to www.samsoninternational.com, or email returns@samsoninternational.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Samson International, High Point, N.C.
- Manufacturer
- Samson International, High Point, N.C.
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 14-250
- Units
- About 800
- Manufactured in
- Bangladesh
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco regionally in the Dallas and San Francisco areas from May 2014 through June 2014 for about $150.
Spencer Bar Stool
CPSC product type: Bar and Kitchen Stools
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 800 units: the 103rd-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 41 of 129 chair recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Samson International at (800) 488-3001 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at returns@samsoninternational.com or online at www.samsoninternational.com and click on the "Alert: Product Recall" tab located on the upper right corner of the home page.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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