Recall #14-740 · Published July 23, 2014

Pottery Barn Donovan Bar Stools

Pottery Barn Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Donovan Bar Stools from Pottery Barn on July 23, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The bar stool footrest can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Pottery Barn for a replacement stool. Pottery Barn is notifying all known consumers.

Pottery Barn Donovan Bar Stools
Pottery Barn Donovan Bar Stools
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 15-INCH.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Donovan model bar stools made from mahogany wood and have a 15-inch round woven banana bark swivel seat that rotates 360 degrees. The stools were sold in five colors: red, mahogany, Tuscan chestnut, antique white and black. Each color was sold in two sizes: counter height at 24 inches tall and bar height at 30 inches tall. SKU numbers are printed on the box, as the item number on the shipping receipt and online in the customer's account history. SKU Number Size and Color 5419049 Bar Height: Red 5419056 Bar Height: Mahogany 5419577 Bar Height: Tuscan Chestnut 5419601 Bar Height: Antique White 5419692 Bar Height: Black 5419734 Counter Height: Red 5419825 Counter Height: Mahogany 5419882 Counter Height: Tuscan Chestnut 5419924 Counter Height: Antique White 5419973 Counter Height: Black

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The bar stool footrest can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Incidents and injuries

Pottery Barn has received 26 reports of the footrest breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bar stools and contact Pottery Barn for a replacement stool. Pottery Barn is notifying all known consumers.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Product type
Chairs & stools
Recall number
14-740
Units
About 1,000
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Sold at / sales period
Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, online at PotteryBarn.com and through the Pottery Barn catalog from March 2014 through June 2014 for between $230 and $250.
Importer
Pottery Barn, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Donovan Bar Stools

CPSC product type: Bar and Kitchen Stools

Recall contact information

For more information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (844) 211-5403 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for additional information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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