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CPSC, Hilton Hotels Corporation Announce Recall of Vacation Station™ Children's Cooler/Chairs

Reported: July 18, 2002 Initiated: July 18, 2002 #02202

Product Description

The recalled product is a multi-use product that can be used as both a child's chair or a food/beverage storage cooler. The cooler/chairs were given to hotel guests as a welcoming gift at participating Hilton®, Doubletree®, and Hilton Garden Inn® hotels and resorts. The chairs have either a purple aluminum frame with a purple fabric seat and green cooler bag, or a green aluminum frame with a green fabric seat and a blue cooler bag. Vacation Station™ is printed on the front of the cooler bag. The chairs were made in Hong Kong.

Reason for Recall

When the chair collapses, the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to consumers' fingers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled cooler/chairs immediately and contact Hilton Hotels for information on returning the cooler/chairs and receiving a free replacement item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled product is a multi-use product that can be used as both a child's chair or a food/beverage storage cooler. The cooler/chairs were given to hotel guests as a welcoming gift at participating Hilton®, Doubletree®, and Hilton Garden Inn® hotels and resorts. The chairs have either a purple aluminum frame with a purple fabric seat and green cooler bag, or a green aluminum frame with a green fabric seat and a blue cooler bag. Vacation Station™ is printed on the front of the cooler bag. The chairs were made in Hong Kong.. Recalled by Hilton Hotels Corporation, of Beverly Hills, Calif.. Units affected: About 27,000.
Why was this product recalled?
When the chair collapses, the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to consumers' fingers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled cooler/chairs immediately and contact Hilton Hotels for information on returning the cooler/chairs and receiving a free replacement item.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 18, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02202.