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CPSC, Intercon Merchandising Source Announce Recall of Mini Beach Chairs Given with "Time Out" Cosmetics at Sears

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 2, 2002
Recalled Time Out folding mini beach chair
Recalled Time Out folding mini beach chair

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.

Remedy

Consumer should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident, in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated, when the chair collapsed.

Product description

The recalled mini beach chair, which can be used by both children and adults, was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.

Sold on

Sears stores nationwide distributed the mini beach chairs, with the purchase of $20 worth Time Out cosmetics, from June 2000 through August 2000.

Contact the company

Consumers can contact Intercon at (800) 634-0469 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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