CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-11). Hazards: fall. About 80,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03051 |
| Published | 2002-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Plastic Stack Chairs |
| Firm named in the title | S.I.T. |
| Firms | S.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00082294319754, 00082294319785 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide, from April 2000 through September 2002, for between $4 and $6. |
Description
This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.
Hazard
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
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