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CPSC, Rio Brands Announce Recall of Folding Lawn Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 26, 2004
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (green)
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (green)
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (blue)
Recalled Mainstays Garden Folding Lawn Chair (blue)

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

Hazard

The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports, involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries, such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.

Product description

The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31 inches high and 22.5 inches wide. The left-hand arm of the chairs has the word "RIO" on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.

Sold on

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmartstores.com

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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