Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
CPSC recall 17078 · announced January 31, 2017 · 3i · 315,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.
The hazard
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
Consumer contact: 3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.