Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation

Hazard

The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 457 reports of the bar stool base breaking, resulting in ten reports of injury including head injuries, broken ribs, bruising and scrapes.

Product description

This recall involves allen + roth brand Safford model and Garden Treasures brand Lakeview model bar chairs sold in sets of four. The chairs have a brown, aluminum frame and a beige sling fabric cover. The 4-foot-tall chairs swivel 360 degrees and have arm rests on each side of the chair.

Sold on

Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.

Contact the company

3i Corporation toll-free at 866-267-7772 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lakeview-safford.com.