Watch out! Target issues urgent recall for this popular furniture item due to ‘serious injury risk’
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Aussies love a good bargain, so it's not surprising that many of us choose to shop at big retail stores like Target.
We know that we can find almost anything we need there, from gifts and homewares to clothes and electronics, all at very reasonable prices.
But sometimes, the low cost might come at a high price – especially when it comes to safety.
Recently, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall for a piece of Target furniture over concerns that it could cause serious injury if used.
The lifestyle giant retailer recalled its Arlo bar stool amid concerns over its sturdiness and the possibility of collapse if used.
The ACCC issued the alert, believing that the item’s legs are ‘not strong enough and may collapse when weight is applied,’ which could harm consumers and may even be the cause of bigger liabilities for both the user and Target.
‘The design of the leg assembly and the glue used in the pre-assembled section of legs are not strong enough, and there is a risk of the stool collapsing when weight is applied to the stool during use.’
The notice also mentioned that products sold by Target (both in-store and online) from January 30, 2021, to October 5, 2022, are affected.
If you bought this item recently, Target’s recall notice advised that you should stop using the stool immediately. Consumers were also advised to dismantle the bar stool and dispose of it.
The notice board also said that to obtain a full refund, consumers should take ‘photographic evidence of the dismantled stool and its disposal will be required’. After dismantling, email your photos to this address: [email protected]
If driving isn’t an issue, consumers can also return the stool to their nearest Target store to obtain a full refund.
For more product safety recalls and notifications on other items, you may check Target’s notice site here.
Lastly, for more information on this matter, consumers can always call Target’s Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567 (lines are available every Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM). Or, you can always visit Target’s official site to ask for assistance.
Well, members, there you have it! We here at the SDC urge you to contact Target or visit their nearest stores to ask for assistance regarding this matter.
We know that we can find almost anything we need there, from gifts and homewares to clothes and electronics, all at very reasonable prices.
But sometimes, the low cost might come at a high price – especially when it comes to safety.
Recently, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall for a piece of Target furniture over concerns that it could cause serious injury if used.
The original recall notice from Target. Credit: Target
The lifestyle giant retailer recalled its Arlo bar stool amid concerns over its sturdiness and the possibility of collapse if used.
The ACCC issued the alert, believing that the item’s legs are ‘not strong enough and may collapse when weight is applied,’ which could harm consumers and may even be the cause of bigger liabilities for both the user and Target.
‘The design of the leg assembly and the glue used in the pre-assembled section of legs are not strong enough, and there is a risk of the stool collapsing when weight is applied to the stool during use.’
The notice also mentioned that products sold by Target (both in-store and online) from January 30, 2021, to October 5, 2022, are affected.
The affected bar stools were sold in Australia from January last year to October this year. Credit: Target
If you bought this item recently, Target’s recall notice advised that you should stop using the stool immediately. Consumers were also advised to dismantle the bar stool and dispose of it.
The notice board also said that to obtain a full refund, consumers should take ‘photographic evidence of the dismantled stool and its disposal will be required’. After dismantling, email your photos to this address: [email protected]
If driving isn’t an issue, consumers can also return the stool to their nearest Target store to obtain a full refund.
For more product safety recalls and notifications on other items, you may check Target’s notice site here.
Lastly, for more information on this matter, consumers can always call Target’s Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567 (lines are available every Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM). Or, you can always visit Target’s official site to ask for assistance.
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