CPSC2005-07-27
CPSC, Idea Nuova Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs
Idea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.
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 finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
Sold at
Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from September 2004 through June 2005, for between $15 and $25 per set.
Affected count
About 1.1 million
Injuries reported
CPSC and Idea Nuova are aware of five incidents involving children. In one incident, there was a finger tip amputation, the second incident involved a finger tip amputation and a laceration, and the third incident involved a finger fracture and a laceration. There were no injuries reported in the other two incidents.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Folding Chairs
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Idea Nuova toll-free at 866-772-1666 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail Idea Nuova at repair@ideanuova.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Idea-Nuova-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Childrens-Folding-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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