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Chairs Recalled by Boston Warehouse Trading Corp.

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 4, 2000
Recalled B.W. Home brand folding chair
Recalled B.W. Home brand folding chair

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Hazard

The screws holding the chair's front leg folding mechanism can work loose, causing the chair to collapse, resulting in injury.

Remedy

Stop using the chair immediately and contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. Consumers will be given the option of receiving replacement screws or returning the chair to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. has received three reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in one muscle strain injury and one property damage incident.

Product description

The recall involves the B.W. Home brand folding chairs made of white wood with a rush seat. The chair measures 15.75 inches wide, 18.25 inches deep, and 35 inches high. The seat is 18 inches high. There is a "bw HOME" sticker and a "MADE IN TAIWAN" sticker on the seat's frame. A hang tag identified the chair as "Lilla", model number 00222, but neither "Lilla" nor the model are on the chair.

Sold on

Specialty gift, department and furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs, from January 1999 through January 2000, for about $150.

Contact the company

Consumers may contact Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. toll-free at (888) 923-2982 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., 59 Davis Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.

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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