Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools Due to Collapse Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2007
Release #07-184

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 333-9566
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools Due to Collapse Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Rooster Kitchen Stools

Units: About 2,600

Importer: CBOCS Distribution Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.

Hazard: The stools can unexpectedly collapse during use, causing a consumer to fall to the floor.

Incidents/Injuries: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has received two reports of incidents in which the kitchen stool collapsed. A 10 year old boy received bruises when the kitchen stool collapsed and he fell.

Description: The Rooster Kitchen Stool is about two feet tall and one foot in diameter. It has light brown wood and has a rooster painted on the seat. "Made in China" and item number 260161 are printed on a sticker under the seat.

Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these kitchen stools immediately and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel at (800) 333-9566, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com


Picture of Recalled Rooster Kitchen Stool