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CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 11, 2002

Hazard

The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.

Sold on

Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide, from April 2000 through September 2002, for between $4 and $6.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact S.I.T. toll-free at (800) 611-4664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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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