CPSC2012-04-05
West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
The chairs can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact West Elm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Sold at
West Elm stores nationwide, the West Elm catalog and website from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $20 and $40.
Affected count
About 10,000 in the United States and 100 in Canada
Injuries reported
West Elm has received 14 reports of collapsed, broken or cracked chairs. Two consumers have reported minor injuries after falling from a collapsed chair, medical attention was not required.
Manufactured in
Malaysia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Folding Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855) 262-9744 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/West-Elm-Recalls-Folding-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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