CPSC, Idea Nuova Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Children's Folding Chairs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-07-27 · 05233
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 finger tip amputations to children's fingers.
Recall
Number
05233
Date
2005-07-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Folding Chairs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Idea Nuova Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from September 2004 through June 2005, for between $15 and $25 per set.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold with the following designs: "Monkey Moods" a monkey with stars, "Rock n Roll" with a monkey playing a guitar, "Princess" with pink flowers and a crown, "Sport" with a football, basketball and soccer ball, "Training Camp" with frogs, "Rainbow Angel" with clouds, rainbows and stars, Spiderman®, and Disney® Princess. The recalled chairs were sold as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 13 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "Idea Nuova Inc." or "I.N.I." is printed on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.