CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Two Dining Tables
CPSC recall 05574 · announced May 17, 2005 · Ethan Allen · 7,000 units affected
The product
Recalled tables can be identified by a visual inspection of the underside of the table, looking for the presence of eight wooden blocks. If the wooden blocks are present, no corrective action is needed (see photos).
The hazard
These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks. That could result in the table collapsing.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the dining table and inspect the underside of the table. Consumers who purchased a recalled table are asked to contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center. Ethan Allen will schedule a service appointment and take corrective action.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Ethan Allen is aware of 33 incidents of tables collapsing, where a table may have been missing sufficient stability blocks. Ethan Allen is not aware of any injuries caused by a table which collapsed.
Sold at: Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $1,069 and $1,199.
Consumer contact: Ethan Allen is sending letters to all known customers of these dining tables. For more information, contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their Web site at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at recall@ethanalleninc.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.