CPSC2017-02-13
Target Recalls Patio Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
The patio benches can collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio benches and return them to any Target store for a full refund for the bench. The benches were sold individually and as part of a set. Purchasers can continue to use the other pieces of the set which, in addition to the bench, included a table and four chairs. Purchasers of individual benches will be refunded the purchase price. Purchasers of sets will be refunded the price of the individual bench.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2016 through July 2016 for about $150 for the benches and $1,000 for the dining sets when sold with the benches.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
Target has received six reports of the patio benches collapsing, including one report of a knee injury.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Threshold patio benches
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "Patio/Garden" on for more information, or the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Patio-BenchesDon't want to check this manually?
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