CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears
CPSC recall 02130 · announced April 2, 2002 · Intercon Merchandising Source · 100,000 units affected
The product
The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.
The hazard
The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumer should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident, in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated, when the chair collapsed.
Sold at: Sears stores nationwide distributed the mini beach chairs, with the purchase of $20 worth Time Out cosmetics, from June 2000 through August 2000.
Consumer contact: Consumers can contact Intercon at (800) 634-0469 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.