Bungee Chairs Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Nanjing Kekang Outdoor Products
CPSC recall 16263 · announced September 15, 2016 · Big 5 Sporting Goods · 4,100 units affected
The product
This recall involves Captiva Designs bungee chairs with model number AC098 printed on the header cards of the product packages. The collapsible chair has a navy blue and teal nylon and bungee seat and black metal legs. The chair's bungee cords are laced through the seat frame.
The hazard
The chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bungee chairs and return them to any Big 5 Sporting Goods store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of chair rivets breaking, including two reports of injuries from falls.
Sold at: Big 5 Sporting Goods stores nationwide from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $30.
Consumer contact: Nanjing Kekang Outdoor Products toll-free at 866-283-4412 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.big5sportinggoods.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the homepage 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.