Rite Aid Recalls Outdoor Dining Sets Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 15218 · announced August 18, 2015 · Rite Aid · 13,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves a six-piece outdoor patio set containing four folding chairs, a table and an umbrella. The brown metal-frame chairs have a red canvas seat and back, and measure 21 ¼ inches tall by 25 ¼ inches wide. The umbrellas are 80 inches tall have a coordinated red with stripes canvas top. The square table also has a metal frame and a hard-plastic clear top. UPC number 011822350303 and item number 9034923 are printed on the packaging of the patio set.
The hazard
The chair arms and legs can bend and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to the any Rite Aid store for a full refund. Consumers are not required to return the table and umbrella. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of chairs bending unexpectedly, including four reports of injuries to the lower back and hip.
Sold at: Rite Aid stores nationwide and online at RiteAid.com from January 2015 to July 2015 for between $100 and $150.
Consumer contact: Rite Aid at 800-748-3243 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, or online at www.riteaid.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page under Customer Care 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.