CPSC2005-04-29
CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery and drug stores nationwide, from September 2002 through April 2005, for about $10 individually and for about $30 for a set.
Affected count
About 1.5 million
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of fingertip amputations and seven reports of lacerations to children's fingers.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Folding Chair
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Atico-International-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Folding-Chairs-Don't want to check this manually?
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