CPSC, Poundex Associates Corp. Announce Recall of Dining Chairs
Recalled January 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05083 · Poundex Associates
Hazard
The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit.
Units
About 32,000
Incidents / injuries
Poundex Associates Corp. has received one report of a chair breaking, involving one report of a minor injury.
Description
The recalled dining chair has a dark bronze metallic frame, birch colored wooden back and gold colored upholstered seat. The front and rear legs have a curved shape. The label under the seat reads, in part, "Imported by Poundex Associates Corp." The recalled dining chair is approximately 42 inches high and 17 inches wide.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Poundex to receive a free rear leg replacement kit.
Contact
Contact Poundex Associate Corp. at (800) 717-0484 anytime or visit www.poundex.com for more information.
Product
Residential Dining Chair
Manufacturer(s)
Poundex Associates Corp., of City of Industry, Calif.
Retailers
Independent furniture stores nationwide from January 2004 through September 2004 for about $50 each.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →