CPSC2017-01-31
Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
3i Corporation, of Hong Kong
Hazard
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
Affected count
About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Bar chairs
Consumer contact
3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bar-Chairs-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-RecalledDon't want to check this manually?
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