Classroom Select NeoRok Stools recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

June 24, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

School Specialty Recalls NeoRok Stools Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

15736

Brand / firm

School Specialty, Inc. of Greenville, Wisc.

Sold / distributed

Classroom Direct catalogs, School Specialty Furniture and Equipment catalogs, School Specialty Education Essentials catalogs, School Specialty Early Childhood catalogs, and on www.schoolspecialty.com from May 2015 through June 2015 for between $105 and $115.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves three models of Classroom Select NeoRok Stools with a tilting and rocking feature, for use by children in the classroom. Recalled stools were sold in three sizes: 15 inches tall (Item Number 1496633), 18 inches tall (Item Number 1496340) and 20 inches tall (Item Number 1496342). The Classroom Select logo/name is printed on one side of the base and the NeoRok name is printed on the other side of the base. The stools have a round black rubber seat insert with a solid color plastic seat and black rimmed base. The stools were sold in five colors: Pistachio (green), Paprika (orange), Periwinkle (light blue), Cardinal (red) and Marine (navy blue).

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled stools and may contact School Specialty. School Specialty is contacting consumers directly and sending free replacement stools with a prepaid return shipping label and instructions.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.