Bar Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by 3i Corporation
Recalled January 31, 2017 · CPSC recall 17078 · Bar
Hazard
The legs can become detached from the center post at the weld, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 315,000 (in addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
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.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact 3i Corporation for a free replacement base and a repair kit.
Contact
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.
Product
Bar chairs
Manufacturer(s)
3i Corporation, of Hong Kong
Imported by
L G Sourcing, Inc., of Wilkesboro, N.C.
Retailers
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from November 2008 to August 2016 for about $700 for the set.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →