CPSC2005-05-11
CPSC, Midwest Folding Products Announce Recall to Repair Optional Guard Rails on Standing Choral Risers
Midwest Folding Products Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
Choral risers equipped with an optional guard rail can tip over under certain loading conditions, which poses a risk of injury from falling from the risers.
Remedy
Owners of the choral riser sets with optional guard rails have been contacted directly by the Midwest Folding Products, Inc. and provided with information about how to obtain a free repair kit. If an owner of a choral riser set with optional guard rail has not already been contacted by Midwest Folding Products, the owner should stop using the risers immediately and contact Midwest Folding Products.
Sold at
Distributors and by direct sale nationwide, from 1986 through November 2004.
Affected count
About 7,000 guard rails
Injuries reported
Midwest Folding Products is aware of two incidents where a set of guard rail equipped risers tipped over. One incident caused a minor injury to one child.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Optional Guard Rails sold on Standing Choral Risers
Consumer contact
For more information, call Midwest Folding Products at (800) 621-4716 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or contact through Web site at www.Midwestfolding.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Midwest-Folding-Products-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Optional-Guard-Rails-on-Standing-Choral-RisersDon't want to check this manually?
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