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West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco has recalled Saddle bar and counter stools because the legs on the stools can break, posing a fall hazard.
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 Stool	Crosshatch Steel/Ivory

The firm has received six reports of the stools breaking, including one injury. 

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.

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.

Consumer Contact: West Elm toll-free at 844-824-8911 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.westelm.com and click on “Safety Recalls” under the “About Us” at the bottom of the page.