CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair

The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

Recall #: 03166
Affected scope: About 75,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. recalled The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric se….

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair was recalled by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. in July 31, 2003. Reason: The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a ref…. Verify recall #03166 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. issued this CPSC recall-The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children..

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agency class: July 31, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03166 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of the seat and two covers under the seat.

Reason for recall

The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03166
Date reported	July 31, 2003
Date initiated	July 31, 2003
Recalling firm	Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Affected scope	About 75,200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 31, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03166.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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