Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-30). Hazards: fall. About 40,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08053 |
| Published | 2007-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Patio Furniture |
| Products | Home Patio Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 40,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130. |
Description
This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.
Hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
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