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CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair
Recalled July 31, 2003 · CPSC recall 03166 · Wal-Mart Stores
Hazard
The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Units
About 75,200
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of the seat and two covers under the seat.
What to do
Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Contact
Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com
Product
Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
Manufacturer(s)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs, from Nov. 2002 through May 2003, for about $13.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →