Recalls / 2017-01-31
Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
17078 · Recalled 2017-01-31 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.
Hazards
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bar chairs | About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- 3i Corporation
- Importer
- L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Lowe's, online at www.lowes.com
Consumer contact
3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.
Source: CPSC recall 17078. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.