Recalls / 2012-04-05
West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
12144 · Recalled 2012-04-05 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves West Elm solid wood and fully assembled folding chairs sold in white, red or chocolate. The chairs were sold individually and in sets of two and four. An unfolded chair measures 17-inches wide by 19-inches deep by 31-inches high. A sticker on the underside of the seat reads "West Elm."
Hazards
The chairs can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
West Elm has received 14 reports of collapsed, broken or cracked chairs. Two consumers have reported minor injuries after falling from a collapsed chair, medical attention was not required.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact West Elm for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Folding Chairs | About 10,000 in the United States and 100 in Canada |
Parties
- Importer
- West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Made in
- Malaysia
- Sold at
- West Elm, the West Elm catalog, website, $40.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855) 262-9744 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET daily, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com
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Source: CPSC recall 12144. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.