CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs

The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22 inches high, 10 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs.. Recalled by Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.. Units affected: About 1.5 million.

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 fingertip amputations to children's fingers.

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05163.