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CPSC recall · Reported December 10, 2014

GCI Outdoor Recalls to Repair Stadium Seats Due to Risk of Injury

The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury.

Recall #
15046
Affected scope
About 6,000.
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seats. The seats are made of a powd….

GCI Outdoor Recalls to Repair Stadium Seats Due to Risk of Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 10, 2014. Reason: The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdo…. Verify recall #15046 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury..

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December 10, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15046 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.

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Product description

This recall involves GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seats. The seats are made of a powder-coated steel frame, a stitched fabric backrest and a fabric-covered padded bottom. The backrest has a mesh pocket on the back side. The seat bottom has a strap that runs from one side through two D rings on the upper part of the backrest and back down to the other side. The strap has a yellow buckle. The backrest and seat bottoms were sold in the colors black, green, maroon, navy blue, red and royal blue. When open, the seats measure 16 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 17.5 inches high. The backrest folds forward to a height of 4 inches. Recalled stadium seats have the following purchase order (PO) numbers: 41223, 41269, 41273, 41332, 41348, 41367, 41371, 41371, 41379, 41380, 41390, 41401, 41515, 41520, 41537, 41538, 41539, 41540, 41541, 41542, 41627, 41628, 41629, 41630, 41631, 41632, 41633, 41634, 41635, 41636, 41639, 41640, 41641, 41642, 41643, 41644, 41645, 41646, 41647, 41648, 41649, 41668, 41715, 41716, 41717, 41718. The PO number is on a small white tag under the product information label sewn onto the back of the chair inside the pocket.

Reason for recall

The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdoor for a free strap repair kit that includes installation instructions, an additional safety strap and a new warning sticker.

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 15046
Date reported December 10, 2014
Date initiated December 10, 2014
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 6,000.
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 immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdoor for a free strap repair kit that incl…

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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? ▼
This recall involves GCI Outdoor BleacherBack stadium seats. The seats are made of a powder-coated steel frame, a stitched fabric backrest and a fabric-covered padded bottom. The backrest has a mesh pocket on the back side. The seat bottom has a strap that runs from one side through two D rings on the upper part of the backrest and back down to the other side. The strap has a yellow buckle. The backrest and seat bottoms were sold in the colors black, green, maroon, navy blue, red and royal blue. When open, the seats measure 16 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 17.5 inches high. The backrest folds forward to a height of 4 inches. Recalled stadium seats have the following purchase order (PO) numbers: 41223, 41269, 41273, 41332, 41348, 41367, 41371, 41371, 41379, 41380, 41390, 41401, 41515, 41520, 41537, 41538, 41539, 41540, 41541, 41542, 41627, 41628, 41629, 41630, 41631, 41632, 41633, 41634, 41635, 41636, 41639, 41640, 41641, 41642, 41643, 41644, 41645, 41646, 41647, 41648, 41649, 41668, 41715, 41716, 41717, 41718. The PO number is on a small white tag under the product information label sewn onto the back of the chair inside the pocket.. Units affected: About 6,000..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The backrest can fail, posing a risk of injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stadium chairs and contact GCI Outdoor for a free strap repair kit that includes installation instructions, an additional safety strap and a new warning sticker.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 10, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15046.
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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