Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard

Recalled April 11, 2006 · CPSC recall 06543 · Tropitone

Hazard

The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse.

Remedy

Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.

Units

About 950

Incidents / injuries

Tropitone has received three reports of the chair seat and rear leg separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outdoors and comes in any one of three seat types (strap, patterned aluminum and a tight seat) and three back styles (boulevard, prism and vision). The chairs are available in multiple finishes. Replacement versions of these chairs are also included in this recall.

What to do

Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 x 2003 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)

Imported by

Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Tropitone Furniture distributed this side chair primarily to commercial establishments such as hotels, and also some retailers and distributors from October 2004 through March 17, 2006.

Made in

China · United States

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