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Walmart Recalls Tripod Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled 2016-09-29. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 2,600Units
2016-09-29Recall date
FallHazard
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The plastic collar that connects the three legs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries
None reported
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

The details

ProductsTripod stools
Made byWalmart
Made inChina
Sold atWalmart
CPSC recall number16271
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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