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Regency Seating Recalls Oakmont Fabric Stackable Chair Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Global Industrial Equipment

Recalled March 5, 2013 · CPSC recall 13131 · Regency Seating

Hazard

The weld connecting the legs to the seat can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 750

Incidents / injuries

Regency Seating has received three reports of leg welds breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled chairs are four-legged stackable chairs sold under the name Oakmont exclusively through Global Industrial Equipment. The chairs have a metal frame with padded fabric seat and back cushions. The cushions come in black, blue or burgundy. The model number, manufacture date "5-2011" and part number "PO000837" are on a white label under the seat of the recalled chairs. Chairs with the following descriptions and model numbers are being recalled: Description Models Black Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BK and CN240168BK Blue Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BL and CN240168BL Burgundy Fabric Back and Seat Cushion WB240168BY and CN240168BY

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Regency for a free replacement chair.

Contact

Regency Seating Inc., toll-free at (866) 816-9822 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected], or online at www.regencyof.com, then click on Safety Notices for more information.

Product

Stackable Chairs

Imported by

Regency Seating Inc., of Akron, Ohio

Retailers

Global Industrial Equipment, both online and in its catalog from May 2011 to May 2012 for between $38 and $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →