[Recalled] Children's Folding Chairs — The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded s… | CPSC 2005-05-24
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Children's Folding Chairs |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 05181 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 May 2005 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and two, four, or six chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "MANUFACTURED BY ZHANGZHOU STEEL TUBE FURNITURE FACTORY" is written on a label underneath the seat of the chairs. Hazards: The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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