CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-08-18

CPSC, American Signature Announce Recall of Dinette Chairs

04575 · Recalled 2004-08-18 · CPSC page

Recalled "Windsor" dinette chair
Recalled "Windsor" dinette chair

Description

This recall involves "Windsor" style arm chairs. The chairs measure 40 inches high by 21 inches wide. Made of black wood, the chairs have 9 metal spindles across the rounded back.

Hazards

The stretch bar, which connects to the chair's legs, can detach during normal use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries.

Reported injuries

American Signature has received two reports of chairs collapsing, including one report of a consumer who fell and bruised her legs.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the store where the chairs were purchased to arrange for a pickup of the original chair in exchange for a replacement chair.

Products

NameModelUnits
"Windsor" dinette chairAbout 380

Parties

Manufacturer
American Signature Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
American Signature Home, Value City Furniture stores in the Midwest, South during the month of April 2004, for about $70 a pair.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should contact the store manager of their local American Signature or Value City Furniture store.

Source: CPSC recall 04575. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.