Recalls / 2005-05-24
CPSC, Summit Marketing International LLC Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs
05181 · Recalled 2005-05-24 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Reported injuries
The firm had received seven reports of the chairs collapsing, resulting in four fingertip amputations, one laceration, and bruises to children's fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Folding Chairs | 2 million |
Parties
- Distributor
- Summit Marketing International LLC, of Dublin, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery, drug, from September 2002 through May 2005, for about $10 individually, for about $45 for a set.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 05181. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.