CPSC2012-08-02
Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.
Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China
Hazard
When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set.
Affected count
About 16,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions and scrapes.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Patio Bistro Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Patio-Bistro-Sets-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Made-by-Midas-Lin-CoDon't want to check this manually?
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