CPSCMay 17, 2005

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Two Dining Tables

CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Two Dining Tables

Why was CPSC, Ethan Allen Announce Recall of Two Dining Tables recalled?

These dining room tables can be missing sufficient stability blocks. That could result in the table collapsing.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the dining table and inspect the underside of the table. Consumers who purchased a recalled table are asked to contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center. Ethan Allen will schedule a service appointment and take corrective action. Contact: Ethan Allen is sending letters to all known customers of these dining tables. For more information, contact the Ethan Allen Recall Center at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their Web site at www.ethanallen.com or email the firm at [email protected]

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
American Impressions and New Country Rectangular Dining Tables
Company
Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.
Quantity
About 7,000
Sold at
Ethan Allen stores nationwide, from August 2003 through January 2005, for between $1,069 and $1,199.
Recall date
May 17, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Ethan Allen is aware of 33 incidents of tables collapsing, where a table may have been missing sufficient stability blocks. Ethan Allen is not aware of any injuries caused by a table which collapsed.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Recalled tables can be identified by a visual inspection of the underside of the table, looking for the presence of eight wooden blocks. If the wooden blocks are present, no corrective action is needed (see photos).

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