CPSC2010-08-19
White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Hazard
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market, and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusions.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Folding wooden chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Kroger at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/White-Tiger-Outdoor-Folding-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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