CPSCApril 29, 2008

Rio Brands High-Boy Beach Chairs recall: Fall Hazard

Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Rio Brands High-Boy Beach Chairs recalled?

The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and return them to the location where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, call Rio Brands at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riobrands.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 080958263962, 080958264655, 080958264662, 080958271653, 080958270151

Product
Rio Beach® High-Boy Folding Beach Chairs
Company
Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Quantity
About 800
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $40 and $50.
Recall date
April 29, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Rio Brands has received one report of an incident involving minor bruises.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. The chairs have aluminum tubing frames, striped or solid color fabric slings, and wood arms with an attached storage pouch with cell phone pocket. "Rio Beach® High-Boy", the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg. MODEL # UPC # SC640-702 0-80958-26396-2 SC640-812 0-80958-26465-5 SC640-818 0-80958-26466-2 SC640-8182 0-80958-27165-3 SC641-084-BB 0-80958-27015-1

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