Grosfillex Recalls Commercial Side Chairs and Armless Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-31). Hazards: fall. About 92,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16735 |
| Published | 2016-03-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-03-31 |
| Product category | Chairs |
| Products | Havana side chairs and armless bar stools |
| Firm named in the title | Grosfillex |
| Firms | Grosfillex Inc., of Robesonia, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | France, United States |
| Units (US) | 92,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Distributors and dealers nationwide in the food service and hospitality industries from April 2008 through August 2015 for between $75 and $150. |
Description
This recall involves the Grosfillex Havana commercial side chairs and armless bar stools. They were sold in charcoal, espresso, tobacco and white. The high-backs and seats are covered with woven plastic wicker and have aluminum legs. The side chairs measure about 35 ½ inches tall by 18 ½ inches wide and 22 inches deep. The bar stools measure about 45 ½ inches tall by 20 inches wide by 24 inches deep. Grosfillex and CE # 2194 is molded on the underside of the seat.
Hazard
The backrest can crack and detach, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and stools and contact Grosfillex for free replacements if the product is under the three-year warranty or for a product voucher for recalled products no longer under warranty.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents, including neck and shoulder injuries.
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