Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment
CPSC recall 13131 · announced March 5, 2013 · Regency Seating · 750 units affected
The product
The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled: Description Models Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BK and CN240168BK Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BL and CN240168BL Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BY and CN240168BY
The hazard
The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.
Consumer contact: Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@regencyof.com, or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices 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.