CPSC2004-10-26
CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart
Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard
The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.
Affected count
About 20,700
Injuries reported
Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports, involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries, such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmartstores.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Rio-Brands-Announce-Recall-of-Folding-Lawn-Chairs-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Don't want to check this manually?
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