West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
CPSC recall 16077. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact West Elm for information on returning the stools for a full refund. West Elm is contacting known customers directly.
CPSC recall 16077 has the recall date 19 Jan 2016. The notice names the firm West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma. The recall has about 6,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bar and Kitchen Stools.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of the stools breaking, including one injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The Saddle bar and counter stools have solid wood legs with a pecan-stained finish and were sold in four upholstery options: elephant leather, crosshatch steel/ivory, slate chevron and iron basketweave. The seat height for the bar stools is 30.5 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 41 inches tall. The seat height for the counter stools is 26 inches with overall dimensions of 20.5 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 37.5 inches high. SKU numbers are located on the box of the product, the customer receipt and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat. Recalled SKU numbers are: SKU Type Color 652164 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 655472 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 1220763 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1235506 Bar Stool Iron Basketweave 1425487 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1591601 Counter Stool Iron Basketweave 1699289 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 1700749 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795665 Bar Stool Slate Chevron 1795566 Counter Stool Slate Chevron 4737185 Bar Stool Elephant Leather 4737318 Counter Stool Elephant Leather 8447229 Counter Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 8447476 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9082843 Bar Stool Crosshatch Steel/Ivory 9087271 Counter… |
| Product | Saddle bar and counter stools, About 6,000 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada), Bar and Kitchen Stools |
| Sold at | West Elm stores, online at www.westelm.com and the West Elm catalogue nationwide from July 2013 through November 2015 for between $370 and $500 for single stools and between $740 and $1,000 for a set of two. |
| Importer | West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Bar and Kitchen Stools
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2017 | West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard |
| 5 Apr 2012 | West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| 2 Feb 2012 | Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard |
| 29 Dec 2011 | West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16077The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16077. https://recallregister.com/product/6628-west-elm-recalls-bar-stools-due-to-fall-hazard-sold-exclusively-at-wes/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16077 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of the stools breaking, including one injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
West Elm stores, online at www.westelm.com and the West Elm catalogue nationwide from July 2013 through November 2015 for between $370 and $500 for single stools and between $740 and $1,000 for a set of two.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16077?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16077?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,000 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)