Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16271. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16271 has the recall date 29 Sep 2016. The notice names the firm Walmart. The recall has about 2,600 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 Chairs, Stools & Benches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Mahco Inc. tripod stools with three steel legs and a REALTREE logo pattern camouflage polyester fabric seat. The steel legs have plastic caps on both ends and a round plastic hub that connects the three legs. The stools measure about 17 inches high by 13 inches wide. There is a black polyester carry strap attached to the bottom of the stool seat. Mahco Inc. is printed on an orange and black hang tag attached to the stools. |
| Product | Tripod stools, About 2,600, Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6. |
| Manufacturer | Walmart |
| Distributor | Mahco Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,600Median 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 Chairs, Stools & Benches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Walmart
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2021 | Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Two Deaths Investigated |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16271The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16271. https://recallregister.com/product/7863-walmart-recalls-tripod-stools-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 16271 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from June 2016 through August 2016 for about $6.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16271?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16271?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,600