Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-04-11 · 06543
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06543
Date
2006-04-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Tropitone Impressions Side Chairs (including replacement units recently issued to customers)
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Tropitone, of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; United States
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.