White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled August 19, 2010 · CPSC recall 10322 · White
Hazard
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 7,000
Incidents / injuries
The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusions.
Description
This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Kroger at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.com
Product
Folding wooden chairs
Manufacturer(s)
White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan
Imported by
Fred Meyer Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Retailers
Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market, and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →