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School Specialty Expands NeoRok Stools Recall Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: January 14, 2016 Initiated: January 14, 2016 #16721

Product Description

This recall involves new and previously recalled 18-inch tall and 20-inch tall Classroom Select NeoRok Stools with a tilting and rocking feature, for use by children in the classroom. The stools have a round black rubber seat insert with a solid color plastic seat and black rimmed base. The Classroom Select logo is printed on one side of the base and the NeoRok name is printed on the other side of the base. The stools were sold in 12 colors: Cardinal (red), Claret (maroon), Ebony (black), Imperial (blue), Lilac (purple), Marine (navy blue), Nickel (silver), Paprika (orange), Periwinkle (light blue), Pistachio (green), Saffron (yellow) and Slate (gray). Recalled 18-inch stools are item number 1496340 and recalled 20-inch stools are item number 1496342.

Reason for Recall

The stool can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact School Specialty for a full refund or merchandise credit. Consumers who received replacement stools in the previous recall should also contact the School Specialty for a full refund or merchandise credit. School Specialty is contacting consumers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,000 (About 1,350 were recalled in June 2015. In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/School-Specialty-Expands-NeoRok-Stools

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves new and previously recalled 18-inch tall and 20-inch tall Classroom Select NeoRok Stools with a tilting and rocking feature, for use by children in the classroom. The stools have a round black rubber seat insert with a solid color plastic seat and black rimmed base. The Classroom Select logo is printed on one side of the base and the NeoRok name is printed on the other side of the base. The stools were sold in 12 colors: Cardinal (red), Claret (maroon), Ebony (black), Imperial (blue), Lilac (purple), Marine (navy blue), Nickel (silver), Paprika (orange), Periwinkle (light blue), Pistachio (green), Saffron (yellow) and Slate (gray). Recalled 18-inch stools are item number 1496340 and recalled 20-inch stools are item number 1496342.. Recalled by School Specialty Inc., of Greenville, Wis.. Units affected: About 6,000 (About 1,350 were recalled in June 2015. In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The stool can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and contact School Specialty for a full refund or merchandise credit. Consumers who received replacement stools in the previous recall should also contact the School Specialty for a full refund or merchandise credit. School Specialty is contacting consumers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16721.

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