CPSC, Poundex Associates Corp. Announce Recall of Dining Chairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-13). Hazards: fall. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05083 |
| Published | 2005-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-05 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Residential Dining Chair |
| Firm named in the title | Poundex Associates Corp. |
| Firms | Poundex Associates Corp., of City of Industry, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent furniture stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $50 each. |
Description
The recalled dining chair has a dark bronze metallic frame, birch colored wooden back and gold colored upholstered seat. The front and rear legs have a curved shape. The label under the seat reads, in part, "Imported by Poundex Associates Corp." The recalled dining chair is approximately 42 inches high and 17 inches wide.
Hazard
The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit.
Incidents and injuries
Poundex Associates Corp. has received one report of a chair breaking, involving one report of a minor injury.
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