Butterfly Chairs Recalled by Hobby Lobby Stores Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled July 16, 2009 · CPSC recall 09276 · Butterfly
Hazard
The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby for a full refund or exchange card.
Units
About 500
Incidents / injuries
Hobby Lobby Stores has received nine reports of the chairs collapsing, resulting in minor injuries including contusions.
Description
This recall involves brown leather butterfly chairs with copper tubing legs. The leather seat has stitching similar to baseball stitching. Item# MI-1007 and PO#9073513 are printed on the front of the hang tag.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby for a full refund or exchange card.
Contact
For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby Stores at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com
Product
Leather Butterfly Chairs
Imported by
Hobby Lobby Stores, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Retailers
Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from February 2009 through April 2009 for about $200.
Made in
India
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →