CPSC, Poundex Associates Corp. Announce Recall of Dining Chairs
CPSC recall 05083 · announced January 13, 2005 · Poundex Associates · 32,000 units affected
The product
The recalled dining chair has a dark bronze metallic frame, birch colored wooden back and gold colored upholstered seat. The front and rear legs have a curved shape. The label under the seat reads, in part, "Imported by Poundex Associates Corp." The recalled dining chair is approximately 42 inches high and 17 inches wide.
The hazard
The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Poundex Associates Corp. has received one report of a chair breaking, involving one report of a minor injury.
Sold at: Independent furniture stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $50 each.
Consumer contact: Contact Poundex Associate Corp. at (800) 717-0484 anytime or visit www.poundex.com for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.