CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-10-26

CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart

05027 · Recalled 2004-10-26 · CPSC page

Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (green)
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (green)

Description

The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31 inches high and 22.5 inches wide. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.

Hazards

The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports, involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries, such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn ChairAbout 20,700

Parties

Manufacturer
Rio Brands
Made in
China
Sold at
Wal-Mart from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.

Consumer contact

For additional information, call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmartstores.com

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Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (blue)
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (blue)

Source: CPSC recall 05027. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.