Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08053 · announced October 30, 2007 · Target · 40,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.