Eddie Bauer Recall of Ebtek Brand Backpacks with Stools Dispensers

Ebtek Brand Backpack with Stool

Date of Recall
2004-09-22

CPSC Release Number
04-583

Manufactured In
Vietnam

Units
About 300 units

Importer
Kanaan Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Korea

Sold By
The Eddie Bauer Web site and catalog from April 2004 through June 2004 for about $100.

Problem/Hazard
The stool could collapse and cause the person using the stool to fall. The stool does not meet the firm's strength requirements.

Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description
It is a small, crossed leg, folding stool that stows in an outside pocket of the backpack. The stool has a metal frame and a fabric seat. This recall includes units manufactured between February 2004 and March 2004.

Remedy
Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Consumers should stop using the stool and contact Eddie Bauer to arrange for postage paid return. They need only return the stool and may keep the backpack. Consumers will receive a full refund and an additional $20 gift certificate for their next purchase of merchandise from Eddie Bauer stores, catalog or Web site.

Consumer Contact
Contact Eddie Bauer at (800) 414-8119, ext. 6559 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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