CPSCJuly 31, 2003

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair

Why was CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids recalled?

The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund. Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com

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 identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
Company
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Quantity
About 75,200
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs, from Nov. 2002 through May 2003, for about $13.
Recall date
July 31, 2003
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in mouths. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of the seat and two covers under the seat.

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