CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-04-29). Hazards: laceration, entrapment. About 1,500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05163 |
| Published | 2005-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Children's Folding Chair |
| Firm named in the title | Atico International USA |
| Firms | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,500,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery and drug stores nationwide, from September 2002 through April 2005, for about $10 individually and for about $30 for a set. |
Description
The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs.
Hazard
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of fingertip amputations and seven reports of lacerations to children's fingers.
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