Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard

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 #: 06543
Affected scope: About 950

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The CPSC recalled The Tropitone Impressions Side Chair is an armless chair that can be used indoors or outd….

Tropitone Recalls "Impressions Side Chair" for Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 11, 2006. Reason: The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become u…. Remedy: Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using…. Verify recall #06543 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become u….

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agency class: April 11, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06543 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 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.

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	06543
Date reported	April 11, 2006
Date initiated	April 11, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 950
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

Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Trop…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Individuals and commercial establishments that have the recalled chairs should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Tropitone for a free replacement chair or a credit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 11, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06543.

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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