Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-04-11). Hazards: fall. About 950 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06543 |
| Published | 2006-04-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-07 |
| Product category | Chairs, Stools & Benches |
| Products | Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers) |
| Firm named in the title | Tropitone |
| Firms | Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 950 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006. |
Description
The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.
Hazard
The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.
Remedy
Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.
Incidents and injuries
Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.
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