CPSCJune 6, 2012

West Marine Folding Deck Chairs recall: Collapse Hazard

West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard

Why was West Marine Folding Deck Chairs recalled?

The chair cannot support the stated weight capacity. This poses a collapse hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the deck chairs and call West Marine for a full refund or store credit. Consumers may also return the chairs to any West Marine store to receive the refund or store credit. Contact: For additional information, please contact West Marine toll-free at (800) 262-8464 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.westmarine.com

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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 Deck Chair
Company
West Marine Products Inc., Watsonville, Calif.
Quantity
1,200 units
Sold at
West Marine stores nationwide, online at westmarine.com and in the West Marine catalog from February 2012 to May 2012 for about $70.
Recall date
June 6, 2012
Incidents / injuries
West Marine is aware of six incidents of the chair collapsing. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled item is a West Marine Deluxe Deck Chair. It is a folding deck chair with metal legs and light-colored wood armrests. It has plastic feet on the corners of each leg. The seat and back are covered with blue and gray nylon fabric. The back can be adjusted to various angles. Model/SKU number "13110341" is printed on a coated paper tag attached to the chair frame.

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