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Grandin Road Recalls Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: December 6, 2012 Initiated: December 6, 2012 #13710

Product Description

This recall involves vintage-inspired, iron chairs with item number 45665, located on the sales receipt. The chairs have a shaped metal seat and legs over a metal tube frame. They have a back that consists of an arched metal tube with a metal center plate. The chairs were sold in apricot, blue, green, red or yellow under Grandin Road's Alsace Furniture Collection. "Made in India" is printed on a white sticker located underneath the chairs' seat.

Reason for Recall

The chairs' back legs can bend when a seated person leans back. This poses fall and injury hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Grandin Road for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a merchandise credit for the value of the purchase price, plus applicable shipping, handling and taxes. Grandin Road is contacting its customers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves vintage-inspired, iron chairs with item number 45665, located on the sales receipt. The chairs have a shaped metal seat and legs over a metal tube frame. They have a back that consists of an arched metal tube with a metal center plate. The chairs were sold in apricot, blue, green, red or yellow under Grandin Road's Alsace Furniture Collection. "Made in India" is printed on a white sticker located underneath the chairs' seat.. Recalled by K&K Exporters of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. Units affected: About 2,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The chairs' back legs can bend when a seated person leans back. This poses fall and injury hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact Grandin Road for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a merchandise credit for the value of the purchase price, plus applicable shipping, handling and taxes. Grandin Road is contacting its customers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13710.