Recalls / 2014-05-14

Dimension Industries Recalls Outdoor Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco

14177 · Recalled 2014-05-14 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes the chairs sold with the Fairview 7-piece woven patio dining set. The set includes an 80" long by 42" wide by 29" high rectangular table with a tan with white border porcelain tile table top and black metal framed base and six chairs. The chairs have a black metal frame with brown woven wicker seats and seatbacks. The chairs measure 24" wide by 27" deep by 40" high. "7 piece Woven Dining Set" and "Imported by Costco Wholesale" is printed on the product packaging. The item number is printed on the instructions sold with the set and reads "ITM./ART. 966630."

Hazards

The legs of the chairs can bend and break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

Dimension has received three reports of the chair legs bending or breaking and causing falls, including one consumer who bumped his head when falling.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a full refund for the set. Costco has contacted its customers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Fairview 7-Piece Patio Woven Dining Set		About 6,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Shelton Corporation Jiaxing Ltd.
Importer: Costco Wholesale Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.
Distributor: Dimension Industries Co., Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Made in: China
Sold at: Costco Wholesale from January 2014 to March 2014 for about $1, 300 per set.

Consumer contact

Dimension at (800) 598-6532 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.agio-usa.com and click on "Service Center" and then "Recall Information" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 14177. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.