Target Home Patio Sets recall: Fall Hazard
Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Target Home Patio Sets recalled?
The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.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 Patio Sets
- Company
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 40,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
- Recall date
- October 30, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.