CPSC2007-08-23
J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard
The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Sold at
Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
J.C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.
Manufactured in
Malaysia
Products
Windsor Spindle-Back Side Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/JC-Penney-Recalls-Spindle-Back-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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