CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-04-29 · 05163
Hazards
The chair's safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children's fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and fingertip amputations to children's fingers.
Recall
Number
05163
Date
2005-04-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Folding Chair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hardware, discount department, toy, grocery and drug stores nationwide, from September 2002 through April 2005, for about $10 individually and for about $30 for a set.
Distributor(s)
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs.