CPSC, American Signature Announce Recall of Dinette Chairs
Recalled August 18, 2004 · CPSC recall 04575 · American Signature
Hazard
The stretch bar, which connects to the chair's legs, can detach during normal use, causing the user to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the store where the chairs were purchased to arrange for a pickup of the original chair in exchange for a replacement chair.
Units
About 380
Incidents / injuries
American Signature has received two reports of chairs collapsing, including one report of a consumer who fell and bruised her legs.
Description
This recall involves "Windsor" style arm chairs. The chairs measure 40 inches high by 21 inches wide. Made of black wood, the chairs have 9 metal spindles across the rounded back.
What to do
Consumers should contact the store where the chairs were purchased to arrange for a pickup of the original chair in exchange for a replacement chair.
Contact
For more information, consumers should contact the store manager of their local American Signature or Value City Furniture store.
Product
Windsor dinette chair
Manufacturer(s)
American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Retailers
American Signature Home and Value City Furniture stores in the Midwest and South during the month of April 2004, for about $70 a pair.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →