CPSC2005-07-27
CPSC, Fourstar Group Announce Recall to Repair Kid's Folding Chairs
Fourstar Group Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass.
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 the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
Sold at
Discount and grocery stores nationwide, from July 2003 through July 2005, for about $5 individually or about $25 for a set.
Affected count
About 522,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Fourstar Group are aware of three incidents involving children. One resulted in a laceration to the finger and three finger fractures, the second incident resulted in a fracture and laceration to the fingers, and the third incident resulted in a pinched finger.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Kid's Folding Chairs
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Fourstar Group toll-free at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.fsgrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Fourstar-Group-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Kids-Folding-Chairs-Don't want to check this manually?
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