CPSCAugust 19, 2010

White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs recall: Fall Hazard

White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Why was White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs recalled?

The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Kroger at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.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
Folding wooden chairs
Company
White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd, of Taiwan, Fred Meyer Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Quantity
About 7,000
Sold at
Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market, and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.
Recall date
August 19, 2010
Incidents / injuries
The Kroger Co. and White Tiger have received three reports of chairs breaking, resulting in minor injuries including back and shoulder pain, sprains and contusions.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging.

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