CPSCAugust 2, 2012

Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores recall: Fall Hazard

Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Made by Midas Lin Co.

Why was Patio Bistro Sets Sold at Lowe's Stores recalled?

When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Midas Lin for a new set of warning labels and supplemental instructions for the chairs. Do not return the product to the store. Contact: For additional information, please contact Midas Lin toll-free at (877) 556-0886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.cobernbistroset.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
Patio Bistro Sets
Company
Midas Lin Company Ltd., of China, L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Quantity
About 16,400
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 through February 2012 for about $98 for the set.
Recall date
August 2, 2012
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received thirteen reports of consumers who fell from partially opened chairs, resulting in reports of back injuries, contusions and scrapes.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. The chairs have a black steel frame and dark stained wooden seats and backs. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets.

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