Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard

The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 12229
Affected scope: About 15,400

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

Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine recalled The recalled children's folding beach chairs have white aluminum tube frames and pink, ye….

Children's Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine in July 19, 2012. Reason: The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Down…. Verify recall #12229 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: July 19, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12229 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 - 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

Reason for recall

The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full 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	12229
Date reported	July 19, 2012
Date initiated	July 19, 2012
Recalling firm	Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine
Affected scope	About 15,400
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 stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled children's folding beach chairs have white aluminum tube frames and pink, yellow, blue or purple fabric seats and chair backs with fish, palm trees or mermaid decorations.The chairs measure 13 inches wide by 18 inches high by 20 inches deep.. Recalled by Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine. Units affected: About 15,400.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled children's beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 19, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12229.

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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