CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs
Why was CPSC and S.I.T. Announce Recall of Plastic Stack Chairs recalled?
The chairs can collapse during use, causing the consumer to suffer injuries from falls.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these plastic chairs immediately and contact S.I.T. to receive a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact S.I.T. toll-free at (800) 611-4664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 082294319754, 082294319785
- Product
- Plastic Stack Chairs
- Company
- S.I.T. Inc., of Quincy, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 80,000
- Sold at
- Drug stores sold the plastic stack chairs nationwide, from April 2000 through September 2002, for between $4 and $6.
- Recall date
- December 11, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- S.I.T. has received two reports of the chairs collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves "Cometa" green and white plastic stack chairs. UPC numbers 0-82294-319754 (white) and 0-82294-319785 (green) are located on a label on the front of the chair. "Made in Italy" and "Not Recommended for Use on Polished or Smooth Surfaces" are also printed on the label.