Jimco Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 18219 · announced September 11, 2018 · Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing · 16,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Jimco Outdoor Folding Bistro Chairs in graywash and teak finishes. The Bistro Chairs are wooden foldable chairs. The chairs were sold individually at TJ Maxx and Marshalls, and as part of a set with two chairs and a table at HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post.
The hazard
The chair's seat can break, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact the firm for instructions on how to return the chairs for a full refund of the purchase price. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Jimco has received five reports of the bistro chairs breaking, including one report involving a bruised wrist and a cut to the leg.
Sold at: TJ Maxx and Marshalls as individual chairs from January 2018 through June 2018 for about $20, and as part of a set with two chairs and a table at HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post from January 2018 through June 2018 for about $130.
Consumer contact: Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Company at 800-643-0092 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://jimcolamp.com/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.