CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-02). Hazards: entrapment. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02130 |
| Published | 2002-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-05 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Time Out folding mini beach chairs |
| Firm named in the title | Intercon Merchandising Source |
| Firms | Intercon Merchandising Source Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Sears stores nationwide distributed the mini beach chairs, with the purchase of $20 worth Time Out cosmetics, from June 2000 through August 2000. |
Description
The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.
Hazard
The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.
Remedy
Consumer should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident, in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated, when the chair collapsed.
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