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CPSC recall · Reported May 29, 2013

Hammary Furniture Recalls Dining Side Chairs Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

The connections between the legs and frame of the chairs can flex, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Recall #
13735
Affected scope
About 165
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The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The connections between the legs and frame of the chairs can flex, posing a fall hazard to the user..

Moderate
severity level
May 29, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13735 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13735) was formally reported on May 29, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 165.

The documented reason for this recall is: The connections between the legs and frame of the chairs can flex, posing a fall hazard to the user. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to their local furniture retailer where purchased for a free replacement chair of comparable value or a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 165

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled dining side chairs have a square seat and back, dark wood frame with a brown woven abaca back and an upholstered white seat. The chairs were sold with a table as casual dining chairs. Item number 090-418 and Hammary Furniture are printed on a label underneath the seat.

Reason for recall

The connections between the legs and frame of the chairs can flex, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to their local furniture retailer where purchased for a free replacement chair of comparable value or a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13735
Date reported May 29, 2013
Date initiated May 29, 2013
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 165
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled dining side chairs have a square seat and back, dark wood frame with a brown woven abaca back and an upholstered white seat. The chairs were sold with a table as casual dining chairs. Item number 090-418 and Hammary Furniture are printed on a label underneath the seat.. Units affected: About 165.
Why was this product recalled?
The connections between the legs and frame of the chairs can flex, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to their local furniture retailer where purchased for a free replacement chair of comparable value or a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13735.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13735) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 29, 2013.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).