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CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart

Reported: October 26, 2004 Initiated: October 26, 2004 #05027

Product Description

The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31 inches high and 22.5 inches wide. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Details

Recalling Firm: Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Units Affected: About 20,700
Official Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Rio-Brands-Announce-Recall-of-Folding-Lawn-Chairs-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31 inches high and 22.5 inches wide. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.. Recalled by Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.. Units affected: About 20,700.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 26, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05027.

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